Hamas

Hamas Praises Zoabi For Mocking Ground Offensive

Pro-Hamas MK claims Israel begging for a cease-fire; Liberman vows to ban her from Knesset.

France Pushes for Gaza Truce

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius joins international efforts to push for Gaza ceasefire, citing 'high civilian death toll.'

Watch: Hamas Places Civilians in the Line of Fire

IDF releases another video showing how Hamas deliberately puts civilian lives in danger.

EU 'Very Concerned' Over Gaza Violence

European leaders condemn Hamas for firing rockets into Israel but also call on Israel to "act proportionately".

One Woman Injured in Latest Gaza Rocket Salvo

Hamas terrorists fire a large salvo of rockets, target both southern and central Israel.

PA Joins International Effort for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Turkey Friday to push a ceasefire on Hamas; analysts say Egypt looks to PA to push Hamas into deal.

Iranian Leader Encourages Hamas in 'Struggle Against Occupation'

Khaled Mashaal speaks to Iranian Parliament leader Ali Larijani before ground offensive begins, asks entire Arab world to join in.

Zoabi Encourages Uprising Against Israel - on Hamas Website

MK publishes article encouraging all Arab countries to attack Judea-Samaria, uses 'Israel' in quotation marks.

Ministers Express Support for Ground Operation in Gaza

"Hamas left us no choice," says Minister Naftali Bennett.

Mashaal: Israeli Operation Doomed to Fail

Hamas chief declares that Israel's ground operation in Gaza is destined to fail.

Egypt Blames Hamas for Escalation in Gaza

Egypt blames Hamas for the latest escalation in Gaza, but also denounces Israel's ground operation.

Iron Dome Intercepts 8 Rockets in Latest Attack from Gaza

Hamas responds to Israel’s ground operation in Gaza by firing yet another salvo of rockets.

IDF Spokesman: We're Dealing Hamas a Powerful Blow

IDF spokesman calls on the residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Israeli troops are operating.

Hamas Threatens Israel: You'll Pay for Ground Operation

Hamas says Israel will pay a "high price" for launching a ground assault on Gaza.

Netanyahu: Hamas Rejected Egypt's Ceasefire

Prime Minister Netanyahu says ground operation in Gaza was ordered after Hamas rejected the ceasefire proposal.

US Warns Israel to be 'More Careful' About Civilian Casualties

State Department urges Israel 'redouble efforts to prevent civilian casualties.' But with Hamas encouraging deaths, what more can be done?

Watch: How the IDF Fights Terror in Gaza

New IDF video details how targeting techniques save civilian lives in Gaza.

Bennett: Time to Turn 'Iron Dome' into 'Iron Fist'

Economics Minister slams Hamas 'cynicism' and 'cowardice,' says its time has run out as Israel prepares a ground offensive.

Hamas Government Praises, Encourages Human Shields

Official statement from Gaza's 'security ministry' urges residents not to leave their homes before airstrikes, despite IDF warnings.

Israel, Hamas Deny BBC Reports on Cease-Fire

Israel on Thursday denied that a cease-fire had been worked out with Hamas, saying that Hamas demands were unrealistic.

Queens Family Moves Up Bar Mitzvah to Show Solidarity

A resident of Queens, NY, decided that now was the time to come to Israel for a family celebration - rockets or no rockets.

Protesters Continue Demanding Power Cutoff to Gaza

IIsraelis around the country took to the streets Thursday demanding that at the very least, Israel cut off electricity to Gaza

'Humanitarian Cease-Fire' Holding - for Now

A “humanitarian cease-fire” that went into effect 10 AM seemed to be holding, as Gazans and Israelis left their shelters for awhile

Bennett: Hamas Committing 'Self-Genocide'

If four Gaza kids playing soccer were killed Wednesday, as Hamas claims, the terror group is at fault, Naftali Bennett said on CNN.

Egyptian Offical: Hamas to Blame for Gaza Destruction

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Arabi said Hamas was "shedding the blood of innocent Palestinians” by attacking Israel.

Cease-Fire or Not, Hamas Continues Rocket Barrage on Israel

Hamas terrorists fired a large number of rockets at central Israel Thursday morning. No injuries have been reported.

Miracle on the border

Video Details Terror Tunnel Attack, and IDF Destructive Response

Major terror attack prevented as soldiers identified and eliminated a threat emerging from a Gaza terror tunnel.

Israel, Hamas Teams in Cairo for Cease-Fire 'Shuttle Diplomacy'

As Hamas continued to fire rockets at Israel, Israeli and Hamas teams were in Egypt to discuss a cease-fire - indirectly.

Hamas: Israel 'Must Pay a Price for Cease-Fire'

Hamas, refusing to back down even as Israel smashes its Gaza infrastructure, is demanding a series of concessions from Israel.

EU Urges Israel to 'Act Proportionately' in Gaza

EU condemns firing of rockets from Gaza but also what it calls "the indiscriminate targeting of civilians."

New Hamas Hebrew Video Threatens IDF Soldiers

In its latest propaganda video, Hamas warns soldiers against a ground assault on Gaza.

Lapid: Hamas is Responsible for Children's Deaths

Israel is doing everything in its power to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians in airstrikes, says Finance Minister.

After Another Rocket Salvo, Hamas Agrees to UN Ceasefire

Hamas agrees to temporary humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, but not before firing another salvo of rockets towards Israel.

Israeli Delegation to Visit Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Shin Bet chief among members of an Israeli delegation that will visit Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire.

Ya'alon: Hamas Will Understand it Was a Mistake to Attack Israel

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vows that Israel will continue to inflict damage upon Hamas.

IDF Launches Investigation After Four Children Die in Airstrike

Military says deaths, if true, are 'tragic' result of attack on terrorists, reiterates that Hamas is hiding behind civilian targets.

Terrorists Who Killed Israeli Volunteer 'Murdered a Whole World'

Emotional funeral for Dror Hanin, 38 and father of 3, who was killed by Hamas rockets as he helped Israeli soldiers.

Arab MK Stages 'Moment of Silence' for Gaza Dead in Knesset

MK Basel Ghattas's 'moment of silence' spoofs Memorial Day ceremony; many 'civilian' casualties in Gaza likely not civilians at all.

Ministers Weigh Ground Offensive, Call Up More Reservists

Experts: Israel has 'no choice' but to enter Gaza to meet bare-minimum goal of stopping Hamas rocket fire; 8,000 more reservists called up.

The Israeli Navy's 'Silent Commandos' in Gaza

The IDF may be primarily using airstrikes to hit Hamas and other terrorists, but the navy is playing a significant role of its own.

IDF Strikes 60 Terror Targets in Gaza

Total targets eliminated in 24 hours tops 120 as Hamas allegedly weighs a cease-fire.

Hamas Official to Visit Cairo for Renewed Ceasefire Talks

After Hamas rejects Egyptian ceasefire proposal and presents its own list of conditions, officials to meet with Egyptian officials.

Hamas Sends Threatening Text Messages to Israelis

Messages claim that Israel 'legally bound' to tolerate Hamas rockets unless it capitulates to cease-fire demands.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism'

Turkish Prime Minister attacks Israel, as rockets continue to rain on civilians and Hamas rejects ceasefire.

IDF Launches Targeted Attacks against 30 Terror Hotspots in Gaza

IDF forces target and hit 30 terrorist positions on Tuesday in response to Hamas' rejection of Egypt-initiated ceasefire.

Bennett Calls on Hamas 'Cowards' to Stop Using Human Shields

Israeli Economics Minister rejects criticism from 'human rights' groups: 'even if we hand out chocolate they'll criticize us'.

Liberman: IDF Operation Should 'Go All the Way', Retake Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should take advantage of Hamas's rejection of ceasefire agreement to decisively defeat them.

Netanyahu: Israel Expects 'Full Support' From World Leaders

Speaking at a press conference with German foreign minister, PM says Hamas rejection of ceasefire leaves Israel with only one option.

Cease-Fire?

Nearly 50 Rockets Rain Down on Israel Since Egyptian 'Truce'

Rockets fall all over Israel after Hamas rejects Egyptian 'truce' deal. Netanyahu: stop or operation will widen.

ICRC: Gaza's Water Supply Suffering from Operation

Red Cross delegation leader claims clean water, electricity to Gaza suffering as a result of operation. But is it true?

MKs Split Over Cease-Fire with Hamas

Truce highlights deeply divided views on Israel and Hamas; leftist MKs insist the truce should mark the resumption of peace talks.

Minister Warns: Cease-Fire to Put Political Pressure on Israel

Cease-fire would hurt Israel more than help, according to Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz - and is both a security and political risk.

Hamas Using Mosques as Front for Terrorism

Israeli report: Hamas using mosques to hide terror activity, training camps - then cry 'religious persecution' when they are targeted.

Hamas Spokesman Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

"A ceasefire without reaching an agreement is rejected," Hamas spokesman says of Egypt's proposal.

Hamas 'Takes Over' Channel 10

Hamas takes over satellite for few minutes, shows viewers pictures of Gaza wounded.

IDF Spokesperson Explains Challenges in Fighting Hamas

Lt. Col. Peter Lerner explains the difficulties Israel faces in its struggle against Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields.

Haniyeh: The Zionist Enemy Started the War

Hamas leader warns his group will not accept any ceasefire that does not “meet the demands of the Palestinian people”.

Nationalist MKs Outraged Over Impending Ceasefire

Egypt’s proposal for a ceasefire is "a disaster", says Housing Minister Uri Ariel.

Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Reiterates 'Conditions' for Cease-Fire

Hamas said Monday that it was not interested in a cease-fire right now - unless Israel completely capitulates to its demands.

Watch: Egyptian TV Hosts 'Sick and Tired' of Hamas

Enmity towards Islamist groups boils over on Egyptian TV, as hatred of Hamas trumps hostility towards Israel.