Hamas

Arab newspaper: Hamas interested in long-term ceasefire

London-based newspaper claims Hamas will agree to 5-year ceasefire with Israel. Meanwhile, the barrage of rockets continues.

Senior IDF official: We'll evacuate towns if we need to

IDF official says he doesn't see the end of this round of fighting, Israel is recruiting reserves and moving forces to the south.

South under fire:

IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets

More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.

Hamas: Israel will not determine the rules of the game

Hamas leadership stresses its determination to prevent Israel from exercising military freedom.

2 injured in Gaza rocket barrage

8 rockets fired from Gaza. 2 injured, including child. Iron Dome intercepts 2 rockets.

Terrorists shoot at civilians near Gaza

Engineering vehicle carrying civilians working on Gaza security barrier shot at by terrorists.

IDF reinforces Gaza division

IDF increases forces near Gaza in response to Hamas threat that Israel 'will not be able to sleep at night.'

Likud minister: Gaza needs to be world's responsibility

Transportation Minister Katz says world, not Israel, needs to be responsible for Gaza.

PA demands full authority in Gaza

PA cabinet says it invested $96 million in Gaza in July. No agreement yet on reconciliation with Hamas.

Hamas official: Agreement with Israel by the end of the month

Deal would see 5-year truce, end of arson attacks, return of IDF soldiers held in Gaza, and a port and airport in the Sinai Peninsula.

Israel and Gaza: How did we get here?

IDF explains how Hamas has continuously provoked conflict with Israel since the 2005 Disengagement instead of building up Gaza.

Hamas: Israel won't be able to sleep in peace

Terror group says peace agreement may fail if Israel eliminates terrorists who fire at IDF soldiers.

New York women's group opposes Israel-Hamas agreement

Crown Heights women's group says plan to make peace with terror group is 'reckless,' will only endanger Israeli lives.

Gaza terrorists fire at IDF soldiers

Watch: IDF targets Hamas post after terrorists fire at soldiers.

Expert: These should be our conditions for Hamas

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says Israel should take a tougher approach on Gaza in order to achieve quiet.

'We won't pay in blood so that Abbas can return to Gaza'

Likud MK says reconciliation between Hamas, Palestinian Authority, doubtful, Israel won't pay for PA to take control of Gaza.

Hamas agrees to gradual ceasefire

Hamas promises to 'gradually' end violent border riots and incendiary kites, balloons, report says.

Hamas: Agreement requires a Palestinian consensus

Senior Hamas official says that signing any agreement with Israel requires national dialogue and agreement.

End of Hamas-Fatah peace deal?

Egyptian president fumes at Palestinian Authority chairman

Palestinian Authority's Abbas infuriates Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi furious as Egypt tries to broker peace between Hamas, PA, and Israel.

Justice Minister: Make things harder for Hamas, not easier

No reason to make deal with Hamas which doesn't include soldiers' bodies, captive Israelis, Justice Minister Shaked says.

Cabinet meets to discuss Hamas-Israel deal

Families of killed soldiers and captive Israelis protest any deal not including their return

'There won't be broad arrangement without a return of the boys'

Diplomatic source: No 'broad arrangement' with Hamas is on the agenda without a solution to the return of the missing soldiers, civilians.

'Step one: Bring the boys home'

Goldin family demands cabinet ministers establish return of missing soldiers as precondition for any agreement with Hamas.

Cabinet to discuss agreement with Hamas

Ministers to discuss plan advanced by UN envoy and Egypt. Families of soldiers and civilians held by Hamas demand meeting with PM.

Senior Hamas official makes surprising statement

Hamas politburo member says the contacts on a truce with Israel are in the final stretch.

Hamas leadership to discuss truce with Israel

Hamas' deputy leader Salah Al-Arouri, considered the most wanted terrorist, to attend meeting of group leadership in Gaza.

MIA's family furious over understandings with Hamas

Family of Oron Shaul warns Prime Minister over truce arrangement that leaves out MIAs, says it will backfire.

Report: Deal with Hamas to include port - in Egypt

New plan would include airport and seaport - and a complete cessation of Gaza violence. Will it work?

Education Minister: The story with the children is an excuse

Education Minister Bennett demands terrorists be eliminated, says most of those sending incendiary kites, balloons, into Israel are adults.

Netanyahu cancels trip to Colombia

In sudden move, PM cancels trip next week. No reason given, but possibly tied to Hamas-PA reconciliation negotiations.

DM: Hamas using children to send incendiary kites

Defense Minister Liberman explains decision to close Gaza crossing, says Hamas uses children to send incendiary balloons into Israel.

Report: Hamas officials may discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Senior Hamas delegation may discuss Egyptian-brokered Hamas-Fatah reconciliation plan.

Liberman bans fuel shipments to Gaza

Defense Minister bans entry of gas and fuel into Gaza as long as arson terrorism against the south continues.

'When people take you seriously, you can live in peace'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Israel's friends aren't necessarily 'good guys,' says only deterrence sustains Israel.

Hamas is trying to mislead Israel

Hamas issues statement on Twitter hinting that another prisoner is being held by the terrorist organization.

IDF Spokesman in Arabic: What is Hamas hiding?

'Many testimonies from the Gaza Strip cast doubt on Hamas' announcement of the death of two terrorist operatives at midnight.'

'Close to war, no policy for Gaza'

Minister Yisrael Katz harshly criticizes the defense minister's conduct against terrorism: tLiberman's policy is impossible and incorrect,'

Hamas praises stabbing attack in Adam

Hamas says stabbing attack is "natural response" to Israel.

Hamas 'on high alert'

Hamas 'raises alertness level' and issues threat. 'The enemy must know that he will pay the price of his crimes.'

Sniper fired on soldiers from cover of children's protest

Military source says Gaza sniper who wounded IDF soldier hid behind children's protest.

IDF soldier hurt by terrorist fire from Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas positions in retaliation for a attack on IDF forces. 3 terrorists reportedly killed.

Hamas official: We will never accept 'Deal of the Century'

Hamas official Talal Nassar stresses the organization will never Trump's peace proposal "even if we are turned into ashes."

Success at the UN:

'Israel will respond to disrespectful libels at the UN'

Israel, US, submit amendment to one-sided anti-Israel UN resolution condemning Hamas for holding civilians, bodies of soldiers captive.

'Israel will not tolerate any violation of our sovereignty'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN addresses Security Council on Syrian invasion of Israeli airspace, Hamas terrorism.

Liberman to Gazans: The choice is in your hands

Defense Minister addresses Gaza residents, says they must choose new leadership willing to live in peace.

Intelligence minister: Hamas will be defeated in the next war

Intelligence Minister Katz: 'No reason a child living near Gaza border should grow up in the shadow of sirens and rockets.'

'There's no strategy against Hamas and Hezbollah'

Former Southern Command head claims terror orgs from north and south require more meaningful 'root canal' treatment to restore deterrence.

War in Gaza? Defense Minister asks four crucial questions

Defense Minister Liberman: Israel did everything possible to prevent Gaza war, anything that happens from now on is Hamas' responsibility.

Steinitz warns of 'broad military operation' against Hamas

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said that recent escalations of tensions between Hamas and Israel may lead to a breakout of war.

Israel blasts CNN's coverage: 'Stop your manipulation'

CNN reversed order of deaths in Hamas attack, 'manipulating' news item to make it appear that Israel struck first, says Foreign Ministry.

US Ambassador:

'The world is growing tired of Hamas'

US representatives Haley, Friedman, Kushner and Greenblatt: 'The battleship is turning around,' as even UN starts to condemn Hamas.

Photos: Hamas headquarters before and after IDF attack

IDF publishes aerial photographs of three Hamas headquarters in Gaza before and after they were destroyed by the IDF.

UN Security Council to discuss Gaza escalation

Ambassador Danon tells Security Council: 'Hamas is solely responsible for the recent escalation.'

Zionist Union MK: We need to act immediately

MK Eitan Cabel calls for demilitarization of Gaza, says 'endless rounds of shooting' must end.

IDF soldier killed by Hamas snipers identified as Aviv Levi

IDF soldier killed on Friday would have celebrated 21st birthday in two weeks.

White House: Israel has a right to defend itself

White House official calls on Hamas to end the cycle of violence.

IDF attacks 60 targets in Gaza

Following border riots and sniper attack on IDF soldiers, IAF demolishes three Hamas compounds.

Hamas: We agreed to ceasefire

Hamas spokesman says group agreed to ceasefire with Israel.

PA warns against escalation, Hamas threatens

PA calls on international community to intervene to prevent further escalation in Gaza. Hamas: We will defend our people.

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas leader

Head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit to Hamas' Yahya Sinwar: No one involved in terror has immunity.