Hamas

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Intensify Gaza operation, now is no time for elections

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls to escalate operations in Gaza and urges coalition partners to act responsibly, warning against elections during wartime.

Preventing further disasters

IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

Terrorists have begun threatening the workers distributing American supplies as well as warning Gazans that the American aid centers have become 'death traps.'

Cruel deception:

Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated

Arafat Dhiab, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7th brutal massacre. He simultaneously commanded a Hamas police station and advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians.

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Israel confirms: One of the bodies recently found in an underground Hamas compound in Khan Younis is Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in an airstrike last month.

IDF reveals:

Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson is an active Hamas terrorist

IDF says Mahmoud Zabar Tafesh Bassal spread false and misleading information to the international media while serving in the Hamas terrorist organization.

Ron Ben-Yishai:

'This war is just and necessary'

Israel Prize winner and senior military correspondent argues that as long as Hamas and other Jihadist groups are active in Gaza, residents of southern Israel will not have security and will not be able to lead normal lives.

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the “Popular Forces” militia operating in eastern Rafah, confirms his cooperation with the Palestinian Authority to shelter civilians and combat Hamas terrorism.

Hamas releases new photo of hostage Matan Zangauker

Hamas publishes new image of hostage Matan Zangauker, warning he won’t be rescued alive as IDF forces close in.

Ambassador Leiter:

'Hamas hijacks 70-90% of the aid which enters Gaza'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US reveals the extent of Hamas’s theft of Gaza aid, underscores the importance ot the new US-backed aid initiative which bypasses terrorists, ensuring direct delivery.

Hamas: Ready for Full Deal to End the War

Senior Hamas official says group is open to serious talks for a permanent ceasefire and hostage release, blames Israel for obstructing progress.

Security official reveals:

This is how Israel assisted anti-Hamas clans in Gaza

A security official who took part in the operation revealed that Israel supplied arms, equipment, and money to Gazan elements as part of a secret operation aimed at weakening Hamas.

Gazans testify:

Hamas shoots at civilians to foil aid distribution

Gazan residents accuse Hamas of sabotaging humanitarian aid efforts, as IDF reveals testimonies detailing obstruction and violence near distribution points.

'Avoid Spreading Rumors':

Hamas denies the assassination of a senior commander

Hamas's internal security force claims that reports of the elimination of a senior commander were Israeli propaganda.

Footage from Gaza:

Terrorists walk down street with bomb, are taken out from the sky

Nahal Brigade troops eliminate terrorists and uncover explosives in northern Gaza; IDF footage shows airstrike as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

DOJ:

Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

PLO leaders attack:

'Hamas must relinquish control of the Gaza Strip'

A PLO parliament member calls on Hamas to engage in soul-searching in light of the "starvation and mass destruction" in the Gaza Strip and to join the PLO.

Hamas crumbling, Gaza turns to Israel for aid:

IDF spokesman lays bare the truth

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin reveals Hamas is losing its grip on Gaza as Israel steps up aid distribution — despite terrorists firing on their own civilians to block the help. 'We will not rest until the last hostage is home.'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas losing control; Governance crumbling'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says every other house encountered in Gaza is booby-trapped during press briefing.

Former Galei Tzahal Commander:

'Hamas defeated us without intending to do so'

The former commander of Israel Defense Forces Radio, Moshe Shlonsky, said that Hamas has achieved diplomatic victory despite its military losses.

Israel:

Guterres silent on Hamas attacks, demands probe into UN bias

Jerusalem slams UN chief for omitting Hamas role in Gaza aid disruption, calls statement 'a disgrace'.

Sources:

Mediators pushing Hamas on Witkoff deal objections

Mediators pushing Hamas to soften demands for a Gaza ceasefire, eyeing minor wording changes, especially on ending the war, to break the deadlock.

Hamas welcomes Egypt-Qatar push for Gaza truce

Egypt and Qatar reaffirm their commitment to advancing a Gaza ceasefire based on US envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal. Hamas welcomes their statement, expressing readiness for indirect talks but reiterating demands for a full IDF withdrawal.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas spreads lies to block Gaza aid, starve civilians'

IDF Spox Effie Defrin urges the world to reject Hamas's "fake news" about aid distribution in Gaza, stresses the IDF's commitment to delivering aid while dismantling Hamas, and urges media caution against unverified claims from the terrorist organization.

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Gaza gunmen shoot at civilians going to collect humanitarian aid

IDF drone footage reveals armed and masked individuals hurling rocks and firing at Gazans attempting to collect humanitarian aid in southern Khan Yunis.

Chief of Staff visits Gaza, orders expansion of maneuver

Following a situational assessment in Gaza, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir states Hamas is losing control, directs an expansion of IDF operations to new areas in the north and south to achieve hostage return and eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.

IDF:

No fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site, Hamas claims debunked

Military inquiry finds no IDF fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site; Hamas accused of spreading false reports to sabotage humanitarian efforts.

Terrorist responsible for killing 21 soldiers eliminated

Khalil Abd al-Nasser Muhammad Khatib, a cell commander in Hamas' Al Mawasi battalion who commanded the force that killed 21 soldiers in January 2024, was eliminated.

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Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

During combat operations in Gaza, terrorists transporting explosives were eliminated and a terror tunnel about 30 meters deep and about 700 meters long was destroyed.

Israel to increase military pressure on Hamas

After Hamas responds to latest proposal from Trump envoy for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage deal with new demands that are far from the proposal, Israel prepares for further combat.

Defense Minister's threat to Hamas leaders

'Israel’s long arm will reach everyone involved in the October 7th massacre, wherever they are, until they are all dead.'

IDF eliminates Hamas weapons chief, foils terror plots in Gaza

In sweeping day of operations, IDF troops eliminate terrorists, dismantle explosives, and destroy Hamas infrastructure — including a top weapons manufacturing commander.

IDF and Shin Bet reveal:

Inside the underground hideout of Sinwar and Shabaneh

IDF and Shin Bet release footage of the underground strike beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, in which Mohammed Sinwar and Mohammad Shabaneh were eliminated.

IDF confirms:

Top Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar eliminated in airstrike

IDF confirms May 13 elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, head of Hamas’ military wing and key architect of the October 7th massacre, in a precision strike on an underground command center in Khan Yunis. Two senior commanders were also killed.

In homes and UNRWA bags

IDF finds weapons, explosives, and tunnel shafts

IDF troops in Gaza locate and dismantle extensive terrorist infrastructure, including over 800 explosive devices and dozens of tunnel shafts. Weapons found in residential homes and even inside UNRWA bags in a former school in Shejaiya.

DM Katz to Hamas:

'Accept the deal or be eliminated'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas to accept US envoy Steve Witkoff’s ceasefire proposal or face elimination. The warning comes after Hamas said it is discussing the proposal with other factions.

Israeli government:

'Macron wants to reward terrorists with a state’

Israeli government fiercely rebukes French President after he calls for tougher European action against Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, 'We will stand firm against international pressure.'

Former hostage:

'I am proud that I chose life'

Former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi launches his new book 'Kidnapped' in which he shares his difficult time in captivity, 'they demanded that we read the Quran, we refused; I am proud that I chose life.'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Gazans continue to come and receive aid'

IDF Spokesman: 'Hamas is starving the residents of Gaza and looting the aid intended for them; Hamas continues to hold 58 of our hostages captive.'

Report:

Hamas demands release of Nukhba detainees

As part of the hostage exchange deal, Israel will release over 120 life-term prisoners and 1,111 Palestinians arrested after October 7.

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IDF Spokesperson presents: Humanitarian aid - debunked

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin presents the truth about the humanitarian aid entering Gaza: “We must not forget who is responsible for the situation - Hamas has been stealing aid meant for civilians, and starving the population for too long.”

Netanyahu admits:

Hamas is still in power because of profits from humanitarian aid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to hostages' families that one of the two reasons that Hamas is still in power is its profits from the humanitarian aid.

'Israel Is doomed to disappear'

Iran’s top adviser meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Iran's Ali Akbar Velayati voices full support for the 'axis of resistance,' calling the Gaza war a 'historic Islamic victory.'

No longer afraid?

Hundreds of Gazans raid Hamas flour storehouses

Hundreds of Gazans broke into Hamas's al-Ghafari storehouses and looted bags of flour.

Hamas claims:

'We reached agreement with US envoy on ceasefire deal'

After receiving criticism from Steve Witkoff for its response to his proprosals, Hamas claims to have agreed with US mediators on a general framework for a deal that would see the release of 10 hostages.

Hamas:

'Israel is escalating the religious war'

A senior Hamas official claims that Ben Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount reflects Israel’s attempt to Judaize Jerusalem as part of the religious war it is waging.

Gaza Division Commander:

'If we don't kill the last Hamas leader, his people will'

Brigadier General Barak Hiram says Hamas's rule in Gaza is collapsing as it faces financial and leadership crises, which could lead to the people of Gaza overthrowing the terrorist regime themselves.

Hamas executes four for aid looting

Hamas executes four men in Gaza for looting aid trucks, as a clan leader in southern Gaza challenges Hamas's control by forming his own force to secure aid deliveries.

Despite Hamas warnings

New US-backed aid group begins Gaza operations

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation commences aid distribution in Gaza, a day after its director quit, despite objections from the United Nations and warnings from Hamas.

Witkoff denies Hamas has agreed to hostage-ceasefire deal

Steve Witkoff calls Hamas’ response “disappointing and unacceptable,” stressing Israel’s acceptance of a temporary ceasefire and hostage deal is still on the table.

IDF:

Gaza 75% under control in 2 months, Hamas leadership crumbling

IDF says it eliminated over 800 terrorists, now controls more than 40% of Gaza, aiming for full operational dominance over 75% of the territory while dismantling Hamas' core infrastructure.

Israeli Navy activity in Gaza:

Hamas naval commando who participated in massacre eliminated

The Israeli Navy, together with other bodies, eliminated Ahmad Al-Lahwani, who served as an operative in Hamas's naval commando unit and infiltrated through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Hamas: IDF Controls 77% of the Strip

Hamas claims that with the renewal of ground operations, Israel controls more than three-quarters of the Gaza Strip.

Senior Hamas official:

'The resistance's weapons are not open for negotiation'

In an interview with an Arab newspaper, a senior Hamas official clarifies that there are no contacts with Saudi Arabia or France regarding disarmament, emphasizing: "The resistance is a legitimate right."

Agam Berger to French FM:

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger tells France's Foreign Minister that "diplomatic solutions" are futile against Hamas, stating, "it's us or them."

Israelis targeted by fake calls of hostage cries, explosions

Disturbing anonymous calls playing hostage recordings and explosion sounds under investigation by Israel’s Cyber Directorate, authorities urge public to hang up, block suspicious numbers.

Report:

Hamas faces deep financial crisis, fails to pay terrorists

Saudi outlet Asharq Al-Awsat reports Hamas has not paid its military operatives for three months and is struggling to fund basic operations amid continued fighting in Gaza.

Hamas official urges Palestinian Arabs to increase resistance

Abd al-Rahman Shadid, a senior official in Hamas, has called on Palestinians to resist what he described as 'increasing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.'

Report:

IDF strike targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli airstrike in which Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated targeted a high-level Hamas meeting.