News and updates about Hamas

Freed hostage recalls:

'They treated us like we were dogs, not human beings'

Louis Har, who was freed by the IDF along with Fernando Simon Marman last month, recalls the ordeal in an interview with the Daily Mail: They told us we had nowhere to return to.

'They treated us like we were dogs, not human beings'

US and Britain sanction Hamas fund-raising network

US Treasury Department says the punitive measures target two individuals and three entities described as key financial facilitators involved in fundraising for Hamas.

US and Britain sanction Hamas fund-raising network

Hamas under pressure

Terror organization publishes old recording of commander

In the recording from the beginning of the war, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif calls on the Muslim world to join Hamas in its war on Israel.

Terror organization publishes old recording of commander

Ex-senior ISA official:

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

Arik Barbing, the former head of the Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria sector at the Shin Bet security agency, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the intelligence failures of October 7.

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

Jamaal Bowman calls Hamas rape reports 'lies' in resurfaced vid.

'Squad' Congressman under fire after video resurfaces of November rally where he claimed there was "no evidence" of Hamas rapes or beheaded babies on October 7.

Jamaal Bowman calls Hamas rape reports 'lies' in resurfaced vid.

PM to Sen. Rick Scott:

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

Netanyahu meets US Senator Rick Scott in Jerusalem, thanks Senator for his support for Israel and explains why a planned delegation to the US was canceled following this week's Security Council resolution.

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

US stresses:

'We will continue airdrops of aid to Gaza'

US National Security Council says airdrops of aid to Gaza will continue, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the practice.

'We will continue airdrops of aid to Gaza'

Hostage Uriel Baruch murdered in captivity

IDF confirms Hamas murdered 32-year-old hostage kidnapped from Nova music festival and continues to hold his body.

Hostage Uriel Baruch murdered in captivity

IDF Spokesman confirms:

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

For first time, IDF confirms death of senior Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike.

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

Lies of Hamas and antisemites bear fruit at UN

The same day that the rape allegations against Israel collapsed, the constant stream of lies against Israel bore fruit as the Biden Administration caved to the pressure and refused to use its UNSC veto power. Op-ed.

Lies of Hamas and antisemites bear fruit at UN

US: Hamas had response prepped before UN vote

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller dismisses Netanyahu's claim that America's refusal to veto a UN Security Council resolution yesterday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan led to a hardening of Hamas's positions.

US: Hamas had response prepped before UN vote

Released hostage details sexual assault in captivity

Hostage freed in November describes how her captor assaulted her physically and sexually in New York Times interview.

Released hostage details sexual assault in captivity

Terrorists confess:

'Hospitals and schools are our shelter'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists captured at Shifa Hospital detail how the terrorist organizations took over and used the hospital.

'Hospitals and schools are our shelter'

Alan Dershowitz:

'My vote for Democrats would be a vote against Israel'

Prominent law professor lambasts Biden Administration's decision not to veto UN ceasefire resolution in interview with Israeli television. 'This will lengthen the war. This is a terrible decision both for us and for Israel.'

'My vote for Democrats would be a vote against Israel'

Hamas:

12 drown attempting to reach airdropped aid in sea

For second time, multiple fatalities caused during foreign attempt to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza.

12 drown attempting to reach airdropped aid in sea

Hamas' ultimate goal:

A forced ceasefire, without a hostage deal

UN Security Council resolution 'will isolate the State of Israel even more,' Israel's response to prisoner swap proposal 'does not answer any of the basic demands,' Hamas officials say.

A forced ceasefire, without a hostage deal

Qatar, Egypt welcome UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Qatar and Egypt, who have been mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, welcome resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan and calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas.

Qatar, Egypt welcome UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Blinken to Gallant:

'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'

US Secretary of State meets Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

Footage from the incident shows Border Force officer telling two Israelis who survived the Nova massacre to "knock the attitude off". UK Home Secretary in response: We do not tolerate antisemitism.

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

The clause that will allow execution of Nukhba terrorists

Israel adds new indictments attributed to Hamas Nukhba terrorists, including the use of the "infringement of the state's sovereignty" clause that allows the death penalty for the terrorists.

The clause that will allow execution of Nukhba terrorists

Hamas rejects new proposal for hostage release deal

Hamas claims that "Israel did not respond to any basic demand" and therefore it was decided to reject the proposal put forward by the mediators last week.

Hamas rejects new proposal for hostage release deal

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

Rockets fired at Israel from humanitarian area in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. IDF retaliation avoids harm to civilians.

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Israeli forces have concluded a large-scale operation in the Hamad neighborhood of Khan Yunis.

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Weapons hidden in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Kalashnikovs, grenades, explosives, mortars and magazines found in maternity ward during operation at Shifa Hospital.

Weapons hidden in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Shifa Hospital

Commandos uncover weapons hidden among medical supplies

Shayetet 13 Company Commander LTC A. summed up the IDF's activities in Shifa Hospital in Gaza which have entered their sixth day.

Commandos uncover weapons hidden among medical supplies

Former UNRWA official:

'Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools'

Former UNRWA official acknowledges that Hamas leader was a teacher in UNRWA school, claims Western countries "corrupted" the UNRWA curricula.

'Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari provides update on the IDF's operation in Shifa Hospital: Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital and hides behind the sick and injured, waging war from inside Shifa Hospital.

'Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital'

New York:

Protesters in Central Park call for hostages' release

Demonstrators wear Batman masks and black capes, in honor of four-year-old Ariel Bibas and his baby brother Kfir, who were kidnapped on October 7.

Protesters in Central Park call for hostages' release

Hamas official:

'The talks in Doha on a ceasefire have hit a snag'

Senior Hamas official: The position of the resistance is stable, and it will never agree to accept the framework that Tel Aviv promotes as part of a surrender agreement.

'The talks in Doha on a ceasefire have hit a snag'

Journalist and author on 10/7:

Claims Hamas was on way to TA, but was hit by surprise

Journalist and author, Ilan Kfir, describes the October 7th attack and reveals new information about Hamas' plans in his new book.

Claims Hamas was on way to TA, but was hit by surprise

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Security sources claim that it will be impossible to form a governmental alternative to Hamas, without armed groups in Gaza that are not affiliated with Hamas.

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Israeli official claims:

700 terrorists in exchange for 40 hostages

Israeli official says Israel agreed to release 100 terrorists serving life sentences in exchange for less than one-third of the hostages still in Gaza.

700 terrorists in exchange for 40 hostages

Hamas source claims negotiations for ceasefire collapsed

'Hamas position is stable, and it will never agree to accept the agreement Tel Aviv has put forward in a surrender deal,' source says.

Hamas source claims negotiations for ceasefire collapsed

Watch: Senior Hamas terrorist arrested near Ramallah

In joint operation, senior Hamas terrorist is arrested in broad daylight near Ramallah.

Watch: Senior Hamas terrorist arrested near Ramallah

IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility

65 terrorist targets struck in northern Gaza, 480 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists apprehended at Shifa Hospital as war continues.

IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

Both served on the Hamas emergency boards in various parts of Gaza City.

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

Report:

Israel demanding return of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul

Israel seeking return of bodies of soldiers murdered and kidnapped 10 years ago, rejects Hamas demand 30 terrorists be freed for every freed female soldier.

Israel demanding return of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul

Former Shin Bet chief:

'Give them a state? That would be a disaster'

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen warns against a Palestinian state: We need to explain to the world that we are dealing with a population that behaves in barbaric and sadistic manners.

'Give them a state? That would be a disaster'

Psychological terror:

Hamas claims hostage has died

Hamas spokesman claims one of the hostages died as a result of a lack of medicine and food. In accordance with the family's request, we refrain from publishing his name.

Hamas claims hostage has died

'You are next':

Death threat sent to Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Authorities in Ireland investigating after a letter containing a death threat and a package of white powder were sent to the Israeli ambassador to Ireland.

Death threat sent to Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Hamas 10/7: The teachings of Islam on display (Part 2)

What does Islam have to say about the October 7th atrocities? In part II, the writer examines Islamic teachings on disbelievers, burning people alive and mutilation of enemies. Op-ed.

Hamas 10/7: The teachings of Islam on display (Part 2)

Destroying Hamas is the only goal that makes sense

There is a lot more at stake here than another October 7th. Op-ed.

Destroying Hamas is the only goal that makes sense

Rep. Tlaib charges:

'Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib continues to level accusations at Israel amid the war against Hamas.

'Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war'

Shifa hospital:

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

600 terrorists arrested, 140 eliminated in operation at Gaza's Shifa Hospital this week, IDF says.

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

Israel Prize:

HR expert awarded for work publicizing Hamas crimes

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, head of the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children and a human rights law expert at Hebrew University, was awarded the Israel Prize in the field of Solidarity (Arvut Hadadit) for her work to raise worldwide awareness of the atrocities committed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7.

HR expert awarded for work publicizing Hamas crimes

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Report:

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Plan for Gazans distributing humanitarian aid, assuming leadership at war's end, sparks backlash from Hamas and Israel's War Cabinet.

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Britain's ultimatum:

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

If the demand is not met, Britain will end arms sales to Israel and support a similar embargo for all of Europe.

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

RFK Jr.:

'Israel didn't choose this war'

Independent US presidential candidate offers staunch support for Israel: A ceasefire? I don't even know what that means right now.

'Israel didn't choose this war'

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Shifa Hospital

IDF locates terrorist funds

As part of the searches at the hospital, the forces located 11 million shekels in USD and Jordanian Dinars that were earmarked for terrorism.

IDF locates terrorist funds

Shifa Hospital

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Several terrorists from Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters' which oversees attacks in Judea and Samaria and was created by terrorists released in the Shalit deal were arrested by IDF forces.

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts situational assessment at Shia Hospital, where hundreds of Hamas terrorists have been arrested or killed, hints at elimination of Hamas's number 3.

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

Shifa hospital

Terrorist who planned kidnapping of 3 teens arrested

Hamas terrorist who planned and financed the kidnapping and murder of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel in 2014 arrested at Gaza hospital.

Terrorist who planned kidnapping of 3 teens arrested

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

IDF, ISA, eliminate senior Hamas operatives who played key roles in establishing Hamas' control in the field, operations in humanitarian zones in Gaza.

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

Sensitive IDF data found at Shifa Hospital

350 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists detained by IDF forces that raided the hospital, most turned themselves in. One terrorist said: "We thought the IDF would not return to Shifa."

Sensitive IDF data found at Shifa Hospital

South African FM at it again:

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister accuses Israel of defying ICJ interim ruling that it should take action to prevent acts of genocide as it fights Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

Jared Kushner:

'A Palestinian state is a super bad idea'

Former US President Donald Trump's son-in-law suggests that Gazans should be moved to the Negev in order to allow the IDF to complete its military campaign against Hamas.

'A Palestinian state is a super bad idea'

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Dozens of prominent terrorists in the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations who were involved in directing terror in Judea and Samaria, arrested at Shifa Hospital.

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Report:

Hamas police chief killed in Gaza

Nuseirat camp police chief reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.

Hamas police chief killed in Gaza