Hamas

Hamas official:

'I wouldn't have supported 10/7 if I'd known the result'

Mousa Abu Marzouk, head of Hamas’ foreign relations office, said he would not have supported the massacre on Israel had he known of the devastation it would wreak on Gaza.

Arrested hospital director admits hostages were kept at hospital

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital who was arrested and accused of being a Hamas colonel, does not deny that hostages were held at his hospital.

Hamas supporter to be denied entry to Israel

Rima Hassan, member of the European Parliament and Hamas supporter, is due to land in Israel shortly; Minister of Interior to deny her entry.

The Fantasy of Peace is over: Hamas must be eradicated

The two-state lie is over. Let it be buried alongside the victims of Hamas’s barbarity, and may their deaths not be in vain. The people of Gaza had a chance to build a future in 2005, but they chose Hamas. Now they must live with the consequences. Opinion.

British opposition leader demands:

Examine if BBC received money from Hamas

Kemi Badenoch, British opposition leader and head of the country's Conservative party, demands investigation into whether BBC paid license fee to Hamas.

Israel forces Hamas to fold

Hamas spokesman in Gaza says terror group willing to agree to proposal to free hostages in order to end crisis and free terrorists.

Senior Hamas member:

'Ceasefire talks conditioned on release of prisoners'

Hamas official Basem Naim tells Reuters that talks with Israel about the next steps of the ceasefire agreement are contingent on the release of terrorist prisoners as previously agreed.

Now we all know that they lie about everything

If, after the revolting Shiri Bibas body switch, you believe anything Hamas claims, you, too, are a deliberate liar in the service of genocidal terrorists. And that goes for media, governments, groups and individuals. Opinion.

Senior Hamas official:

'Hamas is dictating terms to Israel'

Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior official in Hamas, claims the terror group has enough leverage to force Israel to abide by the ceasefire agreement.

Omer Shem Tov began keeping Shabbat in captivity

Omer's parents say he grew stronger during the 505 days he was held hostage by Hamas despite losing dozens of pounds in weight from malnutrition.

Stefanik at CPAC: Hamas must be eradicated

Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations: It has never been more important to show the world’s unequivocal support for Israel.

Freed hostage:

'May the memory of every soldier be a blessing'

Eliya Cohen, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes in a post on Instagram: Every prayer of yours was felt in my heart and soul and strengthened me anew at every moment.

Until humiliating ceremonies stop

Israel delays release of terrorists

Prime Minister's Office announces that it has been decided to delay the release of the terrorists due to the humiliating ceremonies held by Hamas. Terrorists who were set to be released were returned to their prison cells.

Cruelty and evil:

Hamas brought two additional hostages to release point

Hamas publishes video clip showing hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Evyatar David, sitting in a car while forced to watch their friends' 'release ceremony.'

Hamas claims:

'We handed the body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross'

Red Cross receives coffin from Hamas, which the group claims contains the body of Shiri Bibas. The coffin will be handed over to the IDF and from there will be transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Sivan Rahav-Meir:

Don't let Hamas take our minds captive too

Let’s try to go the way of Shelly Shem Tov as we replace the lying propaganda of our enemy with clear words of truth.

Hamas confirms it did not give Israel Shiri Bibas' body

'Remains were mixed with other bodies due to IDF airstrikes,' Hamas terror group claims.

Operation Bibas:

To eliminate, to demolish, and to eradicate

There will be minimal repercussions if Israel finally eliminates, demolishes, and eradicates. Particularly right now. Either that, or prepare for the next Hamas Gaza war in 3-4 years. Opinion.

'Barbaric, depraved people'

Israeli Ambassador to the US condemns Hamas

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemns Hamas after revelation that Kfir and Ariel Bibas were brutally murdered while in captivity, and that Hamas failed to return the body of their mother, Shiri.

After murder of Ariel and Kfir:

Argentinian President declares two days of mourning

Argentinian President Javier Milei condemns Hamas after confirmation by Israel that Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered in November of 2023: Their deaths stem from a single motivation - being Jewish.

'Peace will come with moral clarity'

OU condemns Hamas over murder of Bibas family

Orthodox Union comments on the latest developments in Israel: Peace will come when the world recognizes and upholds the human side of this conflict and erases the utter wickedness of the unrepentant promoters and celebrants of evil.

Ambassador Danon:

'UN cannot remain silent in the face of Hamas's barbarity'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN calls for condemnation of the Hamas terrorist organization: Hamas not only murdered Ariel and Kfir Bibas in cold blood – a four-year-old boy and a ten-month-old baby – but continues to violate every basic moral value even after their death.

We are all Bibas: A cry for justice against Hamas’ brutality

Social media must be flooded with their faces. Kfir’s tiny hands, Ariel’s wide eyes, Shiri’s protective embrace. These are not just statistics in a conflict—they are human beings whose lives were stolen by monsters. Op-ed.

Report:

Mohammed Deif considered calling off massacre at last minute

Investigation finds that the head of Hamas's military wing considered postponing the October 7 attack to a later date because he feared Hamas had lost the element of surprise.

Russian media echoes Hamas propaganda

Russian state-controlled RT uploaded posts blaming Netanyahu for the deaths of the hostages, calling Hamas terrorists 'resistance fighters.' Israeli Ambassador: 'RT demonstrated not only a lack of professionalism but also antisemitism and pure malice.'

Netanyahu:

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

PM says on the return of the bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Kfir Bibas that Israelis are all united in grief, nation obligated to deal with the murderers of Hamas.

Depths of depravity:

Charles Manson and the Bibas murderers

Some moments leave an indelible scar on the soul, not only for their depraved brutality but for what they reveal about the terrifying depths of human cruelty.

BBC series lead found to be son of Hamas official

One of the children featured in a BBC documentary about the Gaza conflict was revealed to be the son of a Hamas minister. The BBC apologised.

Los Angeles protesters: Qatar responsible for October 7 massacre

At a former Qatari Prime Minister's home in Los Angeles, protesters accuse Qatar of providing Hamas with around $30 million in funding each month, say Qatar is 'responsible for the October 7th massacre.'

Innocents in Gaza?

Children and infants attend Hamas 'ceremony' for hostage release

Hundreds of Gazan civilians, including infants and children, attend Hamas cynical 'release ceremony' showing off bodies of four killed hostages.

Travesty:

The Hamas baby killers and a broken global moral compass

Fashionable antisemitism has caused leftist myths about Israeli “oppressors” to dismiss justified grief about the fate of the Bibas kids and fury at the savages who killed them.

As part of deal:

Gazans suspected of involvement in October 7 to be released

Under the agreement with Hamas, approximately 1,000 Gazans arrested after October 7 will be released, including Gazans who fired rockets, Hamas officials, and a Gaza resident who held hostages.

Hamas:

'Ready for phase two to be implemented in one move'

Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip claims that Hamas needs heavy mechanical equipment not only to clear rubble but also to retrieve the bodies of hostages killed in IDF strikes.

Jewish leaders to Knesset:

'Press UN to hold Hamas accountable for sexual violence'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation addresses Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, urges Israel to press UN to hold Hamas to account for the sexual violence on 10/7 and against hostages.

Israel's offer to Hamas

Heavy vehicles in return for 6 living hostages by Saturday

A senior Israeli official said that Israel would allow heavy vehicles to enter Gaza for the removal of rubble if Hamas would release six living hostages by Saturday.

Netanyahu:

'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

PM says he is committed to President Trump's plan to change the reality in the Gaza Strip.

Report:

IAF strike eliminated Hamas' head of operations in Lebanon

Israeli source says targeted elimination took out Muhammad Shaheen, Hamas' operations head in Lebanon, who was planning a terror attack.

Israeli Arab brothers planned to carry out terror attack

Two Hamas-affiliated brothers from the Arab city of Arraba in northern Israel planned to carry out a terror attack, police reveal.

Trump's ultimatum to Hamas - what did it really mean?

Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas had a cultural-historical aspect, it was not just the threat of block buster bombs over Gaza. Opinion.

Soldiers to their commander:

'We will not be cannon fodder for deals of surrender'

Soldiers in the Carmeli Brigade send sharply worded letter to the brigade commander, expressing frustration with the situation on the ground and with the deal with Hamas.

Former Biden adviser:

'Hamas is the one that blocked hostage deal'

Brett McGurk, who served as White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa during the Biden administration, states in op-ed in The Washington Post that Hamas is directly responsible for the delay in achieving a hostage release deal.

With IDF security:

Hamas crews work near border, lay explosives

IDF soldiers claim that Hamas members conducting infrastructure work take advantage of the access to the security zone to plant explosives in the area.

Rubio meets Netanyahu

'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement to the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "We have made it clear that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons"

Ex-BBC dir. warns network risks becoming 'Hamas mouthpiece'

Danny Cohen, the former director of BBC Television, slams his former network for drawing equivalence between innocent hostages and freed terrorists, downplaying suffering of hostages.

Hostage release:

Argentine President praises Trump, calls for Hamas defeat

Argentinian President Javier Milei acknowledges Trump's role in deal that led to release of Argentinian-Israeli citizen Yair Horn, says Argentina hopes for swift resolution to the conflict with "the absolute defeat of Hamas."

Hamas slams Trump: US must force Israel to keep agreement

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasem says US must force Israel to implement ceasefire deal if it is interested in the hostages' lives.

Trump:

'I would take a hard stance on Gaza'

Ahead of release of three hostages by Hamas scheduled for Saturday, US President says he would take a hard stance on Gaza, but is not sure what Israel will do.

Israel backs down:

Sagui, Sasha, and Yair to be released on Saturday

Despite Israel's threat earlier in the week calling for the release of all hostages by Saturday at noon, Israel accepted Hamas's notification that it will release only three hostages, among them, US and Russian citizens.

Hostage's father slams Netanyahu:

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

Yaron Or, the father of Avinatan Or, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today in Hamas captivity, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the return of all the hostages tomorrow and not abandon the dozens of remaining hostages to starvation and torture.

The War of Hamas and the Radical Left on the Jews

The Two Great Evils of History: The Islamists and Hitler. For their kind of religion, "I am the Lord your G-d" has nothing to do with "You shall not murder."

Hamas calls for rallies worldwide against Trump's plan

Senior Hamas official calls for demonstrations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to "express support for the Palestinian people's hold on their land."

Hamas confirms:

Negotiations on phase 2 of hostage deal have yet to begin

Hamas spokesperson claims the organization is ready to release hostages on Saturday if Israel fulfills its commitments. Senior Hamas official confirms that negotiations on phase 2 have not yet begun.

Gaza rocket fired at Israel during ceasefire

14-year-old boy reportedly killed by misfired rocket that landed inside Gaza after being fired at Israel in violation of the ceasefire.

Dozens of Hamas terrorists travel near border - IDF doesn't act

According to sources in the military, the terrorist convoy was traveling to settle the score with a local clan leader and did not violate the ceasefire agreement, and attacking it could have led to an escalation.

'Bring him home'

Francesca Albanese demands release of Hamas-linked hospital chief

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who called demands that Hamas release the hostages, including the Bibas children, 'unacceptable,' demands release of hospital director accused of being a Hamas colonel using language associated with the campaign for the hostages.

Hamas confirms:

Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal

In official statement, Hamas terror group confirms deal is still on, says additional hostages will be released Saturday.

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

Hamas official says terror group won't release all hostages on Saturday, but will release hostages in accordance with the agreement already signed, Kan News reports.

Hamas forced Daniella Gilboa to film her 'death' for propaganda

Daniella Gilboa's mother reveals the terrorist organization forced her to participate in a fake video to make it look like she was killed by IDF fire.

Report:

Hamas leaning toward releasing 3 hostages on Saturday

Terrorist organization continues to demand Israel fulfills "commitments" under ceasefire deal as Israel warns the war will resume if the hostages are not released by Saturday.

Defense Minister Katz:

'If Hamas stops releasing hostages there will be war'

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation today (Wednesday) in the Operations Directorate's command post and threatened: "The new Gaza war will be different in intensity."