Hamas

Foreign Minister Sa'ar:

Gaza must disarm for Israel’s security

Foreign Minister tells ABC News that the war in Gaza must end with the demilitarization of the Strip: Israel cannot accept a “Hezbollah model” in Gaza.

Hamas to mediators:

'Increase pressure on Israel to restore humanitarian aid'

Hamas terrorist organization calls on mediators to pressure Israel to open the crossings to Gaza as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement.

Rubio to Saudi Crown Prince:

'There should be no role for Hamas in Gaza'

Secretary of State meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah, reiterates US position that Hamas must have no role in postwar Gaza.

Hamas to mediators:

'Pressure Israel to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor'

In a statement, Hamas stresses that commitment to the agreement and the completion of negotiations are the only way to secure the return of the hostages.

Marco Rubio:

Direct talks with Hamas were 'one-off situation'

US Secretary of State says the talks between hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Hamas have not "borne fruit," will not be repeated.

Trump envoy Witkoff:

'We need deadlines for the release of the hostages'

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff tells Fox News the conditions the hostages have been kept in are 'deplorable' and deadlines are needed for the release of the remaining hostages.

Hamas claims:

'We exposed Shin Bet source who collected info on military wing'

Hamas' internal security apparatus, responsible for thwarting espionage attempts, announces capture of a Palestinian Arab who transmitted information to Israel.

Rubio clarifies:

'We will be revoking the visas of Hamas supporters'

Secretary of State weighs in on the Trump administration’s crackdown on supporters of Hamas after a Palestinian Arab student was arrested over anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

After backlash

Trump's envoy clarifies: Hamas are by definition bad people

Trump’s envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, issues clarification after coming under fire for justifying his secret talks with Hamas leaders: Hamas is a terrorist organization that has murdered thousands of innocent people. They are BY DEFINITION BAD people.

Hamas official confirms terror group met with Trump envoy

A senior Hamas official abroad confirmed to Reuters that the terrorist organization held a meeting with Trump hostage envoy Adam Boehler.

Report:

US demands Hamas release all captive US citizens unconditionally

PA media reports Trump Admin. withdrew from understanding that 250 terrorists would be released in exchange for the 5 remaining American hostages, demanding they be released unconditionally.

Report:

Israel confirms progress in US-Hamas talks on hostage deal

Trump's hostage envoy held talks with a senior Hamas official who was involved in planning the October 7 massacre. An Israeli delegation is expected to fly to Qatar tomorrow to continue the talks.

Hamas:

'The next released prisoners will free Jerusalem'

Zaher Jabareen, head of Hamas in Judea and Samaria, stated that 'We will not rest until the last prisoner goes home with his head high.'

A post Shabbat Zachor reminder:

Hamas = Amalek. Don't let anyone forget it

For many, including our politicians and leaders, with the passage of time, the priority of destroying Hamas seems to have become weaker. Parshat Zachor commands us not to let that happen.

Report:

Israel expressed outrage over secret US-Hamas talks

Axios reports that Israel’s deep concerns over secret negotiations between the Trump administration and Hamas resulted in heated exchange between Minister Ron Dermer and US envoy for hostages Adam Boehler.

Psychological terror

Matan Angrest to Trump: Bring us home as quickly as possible

Family of Matan Angrest approves publication of a video released by Hamas which contains a sign of life from Matan: We are shaken by the video we just saw, in which we see our Matan looking drained and desperate.

Report:

Netanyahu was not aware of US-Hamas talks

Washington Post report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed ahead of time that the US and Hamas were holding direct talks, and expressed surprise when informed of the matter.

France backs Arab plan for Gaza but demands Hamas' exclusion

French foreign ministry spokesman says Egyptian proposal for Gaza is "a serious and credible basis" but stresses that "the plan must entirely exclude Hamas from governing Gaza."

Report:

State Dept. to use AI to crack down on Hamas-supporting students

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launching an AI-driven “Catch and Revoke” program to cancel the visas of foreign nationals who express support for Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations.

Trump on Hamas:

‘Somebody's going to have to get a lot rougher’

Trump asked whether the US and Israel could take military action against Hamas if the group doesn't release hostages: "You're going to find out. I put out a statement, it's sort of self-explanatory, I think, but somebody's going to have to get a lot rougher than they're getting."

Witkoff:

Trump said 'I've had enough' of Hamas's behavior

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks to reporters about the status of the hostage talks, states US citizen Edan Alexander's release is a top priority for the administration.

Hamas official confirms talks with Trump administration

Senior Hamas official states that even during the Biden administration, there were attempts to hold discussions with representatives of the administration to reach a partial deal for the release of hostages with US citizenship.

Trump warns Hamas:

'Release all the hostages now or it is over for you'

President Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas after meeting recently freed hostages: You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. This is your last warning!

Human Rights Council:

UN Special Rapporteur report presents hostage-taking as torture

Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, presented her report to the Human Rights Council in which she highlighted the Hamas war crimes, hostage-taking, and sexual violence.

Report:

Trump Admin. holding secret direct talks with Hamas over hostages

US hostage envoy Adam Boehler reportedly engaged in the first direct talks between the US and Hamas in decades over the remaining American hostages and chances for a deal to end the war.

Half of all terrorists serving life sentences released

274 terrorists serving life sentences released in first stage of hostage deal, 300 remain in prison.

UN:

Hostage families to be recognized as victims of Hamas terrorism

UN special envoy to present report recognizing Hamas' psychological terrorism against hostage families as violation of international laws of war.

How the Shin Bet missed the October 7 attack

Investigation reveals how incorrect assessments, failure to correctly interpret intelligence, and gaps in intelligence and deterrence led the Shin Bet to miss the warning signs of the 10/7 massacre.

Kibbutz Nahal Oz:

Local forces, civilians held back 1st wave, IDF failed

IDF investigation into the attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz on 10/7 reveals the terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in waves, the command system collapsed, and the IDF was not prepared for a large-scale attack.

An O'Toole for anti-Israel lies

This problem of propaganda masquerading as fact, truth, deep thinking, literary grace is not confined to the O'Toole book review, certain reviewers or specific newspapers, but is now embedded in every venue. Opinion

Without direct involvement

Hamas agrees to committee to manage Gaza

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem says that the organization agrees to the establishment of a local management committee for the Gaza Strip, in which it will not be a member.

Hamas seeks international assistance against Israel’s plans

Hamas calls on Arab and Islamic countries, the United Nations, and the international community to act urgently to force Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza.

1st photo of hostage Matan Angrest in captivity released

Six months after the first sign of life from kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest, a photo of him from captivity was published tonight.

Defense Minister:

If Hamas doesn't release hostages, the gates of hell will open

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a threatening message to Hamas this evening demanding the release of the hostages: "We will return to fighting and they will meet the IDF with strength and in ways they have never known."

Nahal Oz investigation:

Hamas knew how vulnerable IDF outpost near border was

Warrant Officer Ibrahim Kharuba, who fell while protecting female observers, told them, “It was my greatest honor to die for you and the State of Israel.”

EU:

'Hamas must accept ceasefire, Israel must allow humanitarian aid'

European Union condemns Hamas for rejecting an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but also criticizes Israel’s move to block humanitarian aid.

Netanyahu warns:

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.

Report:

Israel demanded release of 5 living hostages, Hamas refused

Al Jazeera reports that Hamas refused Israel's offer to extend the ceasefire by a week and release more terrorists in exchange for the release of 15 hostages, 5 living and 10 deceased.

Smotrich:

'Stopping aid important step in destroying Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and says that Israel must open the gates of hell 'quickly and lethally.'

Save One Life UK:

UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas

A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza

Decision not to allow any more humanitarian aid into Gaza comes in response to Hamas's refusal to accept the Witkoff proposal to extend the ceasefire. 'If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be additional consequences.'

Shortly after end of ceasefire:

Terrorist eliminated by drone attack in northern Gaza

Al-Jazeera reports one dead and one injured in Israeli drone attack east of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza Strip.

'2-State Solution strangled'

Reform rabbi 'snapped' over Bibas family murders

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, the senior rabbi at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, says 'the concretization and normalization of pure evil in the face of pure innocence' in the murders of the Bibas children crushed his hopes for 2 states living in peace in his lifetime.

Hamas refuses to release any hostages except as part of phase 2

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejects Steve Witkoff's proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover, insists Israel must agree to end the war completely to receive the remaining hostages.

UK counter-terror police probe BBC doc on Hamas official’s son

British counter-terrorism police reviewing complaints regarding a BBC documentary on Gaza that featured the son of a Hamas official.

In exchange for hostages' release:

Israel agrees to Witkoff's plan for temporary ceasefire

Prime Minister's Office says Israel accepts plan to extend ceasefire through Ramadan, Passover, in exchange for release of all hostages still held in Gaza.

Hamas: We won't accept outside interference in governing Gaza

Hamas leader reveals terror group prioritizing forcing Israel to capitulate, claims terror group wants to aid Gaza residents.

Hamas rejects Israel's proposal to extend first stage of deal

Hamas spokesman says terror group rejects Israel's proposal to extend first stage of ceasefire deal, says there are no negotiations for second stage.

Psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes footage of the Horn brothers' goodbyes

Hamas publishes video clip showing hostages Eitan Horn and Iair Horn, as they part ahead of Iair's release after 498 days in captivity.

UK government summons BBC over Gaza documentary controversy

British government calls for urgent meeting with the BBC following the airing of a documentary about children in Gaza narrated by the son of a Hamas leader.

Hamas praises Karkur Junction ramming attack

Hamas has praised the ramming attack at Karkur Junction as 'a natural response to Israeli aggression.'

Unseen force:

Israel preparing to conquer Gaza and eradicate Hamas

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly preparing more aggressive plan to deploy 50,000 troops to Gaza to defeat Hamas once and for all.

ICC pushes forward with Palestinian probe

International Criminal Court says it is pressing ahead with its investigation into crimes committed in Palestinian Arab territories or by Palestinian Arab perpetrators, despite the withdrawal of arrest warrant for eliminated Hamas terrorist Mohammed Deif.

Starmer 'concerned' by BBC’s flawed Gaza documentary

British Prime Minister says he is "concerned" by BBC documentary on Gaza which featured the son of a Hamas official.

Regavim:

'Plan to attack Jewish towns not secret, taking place every day'

Regavim movement responds to Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement that Israel has seized the Hamas terror group's "attack portfolios" for towns in Judea, Samaria, and along the "seam line."

Congressional testimony:

'USAID funded Hamas, other Islamic terror groups'

Middle East Forum Executive Director Gregg Roman testifies to Congress that $2 billion in US taxpayer money funded Hamas's survival until the current ceasefire.

Ceasefire to be extended?

Israeli source: Additional hostages may be released on Saturday

'We expect additional hostages to be released this Saturday, in exchange for extension of ceasefire,' Israeli source claims.

Targeting Judea and Samaria:

Defense Minister: We confiscated Hamas 'attack portfolios'

Defense Minister Israel Katz reveals that Hamas laid plans to attack Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and along the 'seam line' - during ceasefire.

Hamas:

We didn't plan to attack Israeli soldiers, towns during ceasefire

'Declaring Philadelphi Corridor to be buffer zone is clear violation of ceasefire agreement,' Hamas claims.

Does Hamas really have second thoughts about October 7?

Whether Abou Marzouk's words were or were not meant, there is a price WE should not be willing to pay. This price is measured in the lives of the soldiers who sacrificed everything to rescue those they aim to save. Opinion.