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Rubio:

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Hamas must fully disarm to ensure peace, as Washington seeks partners for Gaza stabilization and urges Lebanese control over Hezbollah.

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

Segev Kalfon recalls: How I sewed kippahs in captivity

Former hostage Segev Kalfon recounts the harrowing moments in the tunnels - sewing kippahs for fellow captives from a torn galabiya - and his longing for his parents’ bakery during Hanukkah.

Segev Kalfon recalls: How I sewed kippahs in captivity

Sa'ar to Al Arabiya:

'Iran, not Israel, threatens regional stability in Middle East'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar points out that Hezbollah violates Lebanon’s sovereignty, calls for peace with neighbors, tougher global action on antisemitism, and an end to Iran-backed terror.

'Iran, not Israel, threatens regional stability in Middle East'

Report:

This is how the Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas officer in Gaza

Israeli intelligence officer supplied assassins with pistols, miniature cameras, and information on the target’s movements.

This is how the Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas officer in Gaza

Trump:

US 'looking into' whether Israel breached Gaza ceasefire

Trump says the US is reviewing whether Israel broke the Gaza ceasefire with a strike that killed Hamas’s second-in-command Ra’ad Sa’ad, rejects reports of tension with Netanyahu.

US 'looking into' whether Israel breached Gaza ceasefire

Mashal:

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

In an interview with Drop Site News, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal says President Trump should factor growing US criticism of Israel into policy decisions.

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

Cameras and RPG ammo

Watch: Golani troops operate against Hamas in Rafah

While operating along the Yellow Line in eastern Rafah, Golani Brigade troops have located weapons and surveillance equipment, including AK-47 rifles and RPG rockets.

Watch: Golani troops operate against Hamas in Rafah

White House to Netanyahu:

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

The White House reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu that the assassination of senior Hamas figure Ra'ad Sa'ad constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

Watch:

How Hamas is rushing to rebuild the Gaza Strip

Footage from Gaza shows that Hamas is not waiting and is rushing ahead with reconstruction and rehabilitation of both Gaza and their forces.

How Hamas is rushing to rebuild the Gaza Strip

Ex-hostage Omer Shem Tov:

'Trump’s victory struck fear in Hamas tunnels'

Omer Shem Tov, held 505 days by Hamas, says Trump’s election struck fear in captors: “I saw the fear in their eyes.”

'Trump’s victory struck fear in Hamas tunnels'

'It wasn't planned'

Officer recounts elimination of top Hamas terrorist

Captain A., who operated the drone that eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, shared: 'It was a great privilege. Another small step to complete the circle.'

Officer recounts elimination of top Hamas terrorist

Mysterious assassination in Gaza

Hamas officially announced that Ahmad Zamzam, an officer in the organization’s Interior Ministry, was killed this morning by gunfire in Gaza. Israel denies responsibility.

Mysterious assassination in Gaza

Negligence:

Family raises new claims over battalion commander’s conduct

Family of Yotam Haim, killed with another two hostages by friendly fire in Gaza renews criticism of the battalion commander involved in the fatal incident and calls on the IDF chief to block his promotion.

Family raises new claims over battalion commander’s conduct

Report:

Trump seeks 10,000 troops for Gaza force, nations hesitant

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump seeks 10,000-strong multinational force for Gaza, but nations hesitate over Hamas disarmament.

Trump seeks 10,000 troops for Gaza force, nations hesitant

Testimony from captivity: The terrorist and the propaganda

Eitan Mor, who returned from captivity in Gaza, reveals that a Hamas interrogator asked him for advice on how to draw more people to the Saturday night demonstrations at Hostages Square.

Testimony from captivity: The terrorist and the propaganda

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Hamas rehearsed Ben-Gvir's kidnapping before the massacre

During a final exercise held days before the October 7th massacre, Hamas's elite Nukhba unit rehearsed the kidnapping of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Hamas rehearsed Ben-Gvir's kidnapping before the massacre

Hamas terror group passes the buck

Hamas sources claim fallen Yasam officer Ran Gvili was buried in eastern Gaza but cannot be located due to the elimination of those involved.

Hamas terror group passes the buck

IDF Profile:

This is the Hamas commander eliminated over Shabbat

The IDF has published additional background on the Hamas deputy commander eliminated in Gaza City.

This is the Hamas commander eliminated over Shabbat

Watch: Ra'ad Sa'ad, October 7 architect, is eliminated

IDF, ISA, publish footage of the moment Hamas terrorist and October 7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad is eliminated in Gaza City. Watch.

Watch: Ra'ad Sa'ad, October 7 architect, is eliminated

Ra'ad Sa'ad, an architect of the Oct. 7 massacre, is eliminated

IAF eliminates Hamas terrorist Ra'ad Sa'ad in targeted attack in Gaza City. Sa'ad was considered Hamas' second-in-comand in Gaza.

Ra'ad Sa'ad, an architect of the Oct. 7 massacre, is eliminated

Israel hands mediators names, maps to locate Ran Gvili

Israel gives mediators names of Islamic Jihad terrorists and maps to locate Ran Gvili, stressing no progress in talks or deal will occur until his return.

Israel hands mediators names, maps to locate Ran Gvili

Israel responds:

Amnesty’s Hamas report too little, too late

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Amnesty International’s delayed report on Hamas’s Oct. 7 atrocities, saying it understates the scale of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Amnesty’s Hamas report too little, too late

The full documentation:

How the six hostages held on to hope

Additional footage found in the Gaza Strip shows the six hostages who were murdered in the tunnel, embracing, wishing each other a Happy New Year, playing games, cutting hair, and lighting Hanukkah candles.

How the six hostages held on to hope

Hamas-linked group expands cyber espionage campaign

Palo Alto Networks reports Hamas‑linked cyber group deploying new tools and infrastructure as it targets regional governments with upgraded espionage capabilities.

Hamas-linked group expands cyber espionage campaign

More than 2 years later:

Amnesty concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity

Amnesty’s new report outlines widespread killings, hostage‑taking and abuses by Hamas-led forces during the October 7 attacks, based on verified testimony and forensic evidence.

Amnesty concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity

Deterrence:

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives

IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas’ Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.'

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives

Shocking:

Father of Noa Marciano reveals how she was murdered

Avi Marciano, the father of IDF lookout Noa Marciano, who was abducted from the shelter at the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, recounts for the first time how his daughter was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Father of Noa Marciano reveals how she was murdered

The "Storage" Doctrine:

Hamas’s proposal is a blueprint for Lebanonization, not peace

The United States and its partners must reject the "storage" framework entirely. A ceasefire that leaves the enemy’s order of battle intact is a strategic failure. Opinion.

Hamas’s proposal is a blueprint for Lebanonization, not peace

'Hamas has to go':

US Amb. tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Herzog and Waltz discuss UN Resolution 2803, President Trump's Peace Plan, and the return of the last Gaza hostage.

US Amb. tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Activist reveals:

Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib accuses Hamas of hiding tons of baby formula in Gaza warehouses to worsen starvation and advance its famine narrative against Israel.

Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

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IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

A year and a half after first entering, the IDF's Shayetet 13, Yahalom, and Engineering forces return to the tunnel where Hadar Goldin’s body was held.

IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

Senior IDF officers:

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Senior IDF officers disclose one of the most dramatic operational blunders in recent years, when the political echelon blocked Shin Bet initiatives to eliminate Hamas leaders, for fear of escalation.

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Hamas: No country will agree to disarm Gaza

A senior Hamas official says that “the weapons of Hamas and other Palestinian organizations will be part of the arsenal of the Palestinian state after its establishment.”

Hamas: No country will agree to disarm Gaza

UK:

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS trainee surgeon has been suspended for 15 months amid allegations she posted antisemitic and pro-terror content on social media, accusations she denies as investigations continue.

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Rejects Trump peace plan

Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal renews calls for Israel’s destruction, rejecting Trump’s peace plan and UN demands to disarm.

Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

Hamas official Bassem Naim expresses openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of long-term ceasefire, but rejects external forces disarming Hamas.

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

In the heart of Turkey:

Hamas's Iran-backed money flow exposed

Hundreds of documents show Hamas operating an Iran-backed currency network in Turkey, transferring millions through Gazan money changers for the terrorist group’s activities.

Hamas's Iran-backed money flow exposed

Netanyahu:

'I won't retire from politics in exchange for pardon'

In meeting with German chancellor, PM states: 'The first phase is almost complete, and we hope to soon move to the second phase, which is more difficult.'

'I won't retire from politics in exchange for pardon'

Israel believes terror groups know where Ran Gvili Is buried

Israel estimates that a new lead has been found that could lead to identifying the burial place of Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza.

Israel believes terror groups know where Ran Gvili Is buried

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

IDF reveals Hamas infrastructure and plans to infiltrate Galilee towns, kidnap Israeli civilians.

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

Israel to mediators: Hamas knows where body of last hostage is

Israel sends message to mediators, stressing that Hamas, Islamic Jihad, know where the body of Yasam officer Ran Gvili is located, and that Hamas can access it.

Israel to mediators: Hamas knows where body of last hostage is

Hamas fears eliminations: Even air conditioners banned

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reports that senior Hamas officials received security directives - including a ban on bringing electronic or medical equipment to meetings, including air conditioners.

Hamas fears eliminations: Even air conditioners banned

Hamas on Abu Shabab's death:

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Hamas denounces Yasser Abu Shabab following his death in a militia confrontation in eastern Rafah, accusing him of collaboration and praising clans that rejected him.

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Internal fighting in Rafah:

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of Gaza militias in eastern Rafah who in recent months has worked together with Israel, has been assassinated.

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Amit Segal:

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

Amit Segal warns that Trump’s Gaza initiative is rapidly unraveling, citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and the near-inevitability of renewed fighting.

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

Defense Min. visits soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas' violation of Gaza ceasefire, offering support and promising to destroy Hamas.

Defense Min. visits soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

Prime Minister's Office announces that the body of deceased hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak has been returned to Israel. Gaza terror groups are still holding the body of Yassam officer Ran Gvili.

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

Trump:

'Gaza peace plan phase two coming pretty soon'

President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.

'Gaza peace plan phase two coming pretty soon'

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

Terror in the streets of Gaza

How Hamas silences opponents

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib says Gaza civilians report intimidation, assaults, and hospital interrogations by Hamas, while human rights groups remain silent.

How Hamas silences opponents

Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists

The prosecution has assembled an evidentiary basis against most of the terrorists imprisoned in Israel who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists

PM’s Office:

Remains transferred to Israel not of any deceased hostages

Remains transferred to Israel by Gaza terror groups not linked to any of the deceased hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announces.

Remains transferred to Israel not of any deceased hostages

Captivity survivors speak:

'Waking up and seeing a bed, not a tunnel - it’s paradise'

At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David describe horrific tunnel conditions, abuse, and survival. They praise Trump’s role in their release.

'Waking up and seeing a bed, not a tunnel - it’s paradise'

US House passes bill barring October 7 attackers from entering US

The US House passes a bill barring Hamas Oct. 7 attackers from entering the US. Democrats back the measure but oppose amending immigration law to cite specific terror acts.

US House passes bill barring October 7 attackers from entering US

John Cleese apologizes for anti-Israel posts, condemns Hamas

Actor John Cleese apologizes for posting anti-Israel material on social media, condemns Hamas as “the nastiest terrorist group”.

John Cleese apologizes for anti-Israel posts, condemns Hamas

New footage:

IDF troops hunt down terrorists in eastern Rafah

IDF continues to combat the terror tunnels in the Israeli-controlled area in southern Gaza, eliminating over 40 terrorists who were hiding underground over the past week alone.

IDF troops hunt down terrorists in eastern Rafah

After Rafah strike

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated

The IDF is investigating whether two of the terrorists eliminated in the air strike in Gaza this morning (Sunday) are the commander of the East Rafah battalion and his deputy.

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated

Hamas claims: We thwarted attempt to kidnap operative

Hamas' internal security mechanism promises terror group will pursue mercenaries connected to Israel, dismantle Israel's networks.

Hamas claims: We thwarted attempt to kidnap operative