Hamas: News
17 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuRubio says Hamas must be eradicated amid fragile Gaza truce
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has supported Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas "must be eradicated."
16 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpIsrael begins releasing hundreds of Palestinians after Hamas hostage swap
As part of a ceasefire deal, Israeli forces have begun releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
15 Feb 2025
Israel3 Israeli hostages released in Gaza, Israel frees 369 Palestinians
Three Israeli hostages were released in Gaza on Saturday under a prisoner exchange deal.
13 Feb 2025
IsraelHamas agrees to release hostages as planned fearing ceasefire collapse
Hamas has announced that it will release Israeli hostages as scheduled after "positive" negotiations with mediators following a brief disagreement with Israel over the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
12 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk clarifies claim on US sending $50M condoms to Gaza
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has clarified his earlier claim that the United States was sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza.
12 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Return hostages by Saturday or ceasefire over': Netanyahu warns Hamas
The three-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on the verge of collapse, with both sides blaming each other for violating the agreement.
11 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump warns Hamas of consequences if Gaza hostages not released
United States President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that "all hell will break loose" if the militant group fails to release the remaining hostages from Gaza by noon on Saturday.
10 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump threatens to withdraw support for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United States President Donald Trump has voiced his displeasure over the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
09 Feb 2025
IranThai hostages freed, Thai presence in Israel explored
Five Thai nationals, who were held hostage by Hamas for more than a year, have returned to Bangkok.
09 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuFormer Israeli Defence Minister confirms use of Hannibal Directive
In a recent interview with Israel's Channel 12, former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed the use of the contentious Hannibal Directive during a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
09 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'This time, we stay': Palestinian families refuse to leave Gaza
Palestinian families in Gaza remain resolute in their choice to stay in their homeland, despite facing a 15-month-long conflict that started with Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023.
08 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpHamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in ceasefire deal
The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has freed three more Israeli hostages under an ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel.
05 Feb 2025
FacebookHamas accused of torturing, executing fighters over same-sex relations
Secret documents reportedly recovered by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have made shocking allegations against Hamas.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu'US will take over Gaza Strip': Trump after meeting Netanyahu
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for the US to "take over and own" the Gaza Strip.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu lists 3 main goals in Gaza after meeting Trump
In a joint press conference with United States President Donald Trump at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined Israel's three main goals in Gaza.
02 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael: Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new military chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Eyal Zamir as the new chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
01 Feb 2025
EgyptHamas frees 3 Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians
The Palestinian group Hamas has freed three Israeli captives in the fourth prisoner exchange under a ceasefire deal.
30 Jan 2025
CubaTrump signs order canceling student visas of 'Hamas sympathizers'
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to combat antisemitism.
28 Jan 2025
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)8 Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas feared dead
Eight of the 26 remaining Israeli hostages—due to be released under a cease-fire deal with Hamas in the first phase—are feared dead, according to reports.
26 Jan 2025
IsraelIsraeli women soldiers released after 477 days of captivity
In a major development, Hamas released four Israeli women soldiers on January 25, 2025.
26 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump resumes bomb supply to Israel, overturns Biden's hold
President Donald Trump has overturned a decision by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, to stop the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
25 Jan 2025
IsraelHamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers, Israel frees 70 Palestinians
As part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, four female Israeli soldiers were handed over by Hamas militants to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.
25 Jan 2025
Donald Trump4 Israeli women soldiers freed by Hamas in 2nd swap
Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday, in the second exchange under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza.
21 Jan 2025
AustraliaSydney childcare center targeted in 2nd anti-Semitic attack
A Sydney, Australia childcare center was set on fire and vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti on Tuesday morning, in the second such incident in four days.
20 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuWho is Ben-Gvir, Israeli minister who quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet in protest against a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
20 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: 90 Palestinian prisoners, 3 Israeli hostages freed
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on Sunday, has brought an end to the 15-month-long conflict.
19 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuGaza ceasefire begins after Hamas shares names of 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, after a delay due to Hamas's late submission of a list of hostages.
19 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael reserves right to resume Gaza war: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel reserves the right to resume military operations.
18 Jan 2025
IsraelSirens, blasts heard in Israel as projectiles launched from Yemen
Explosions were heard over Jerusalem as sirens blared throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, AFP reported.
18 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael's Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal, hostage release
Israel's Cabinet has approved a six-week ceasefire agreement with Hamas, bringing a pause to the 15-month conflict early on Saturday.
17 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu confirms hostage release deal reached after last-minute snags
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced a deal has been reached with Hamas for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
16 Jan 2025
IsraelOctober 7 a 'source of pride': Hamas leader after ceasefire
Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, ending a 15-month-long conflict in Gaza that started with a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
16 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump, Biden both claim credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United States President-elect Donald Trump has taken full credit for brokering a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal was finalized only five days before his inauguration.
15 Jan 2025
EgyptIsrael, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement to end Gaza conflict: Reports
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, which could bring an end to the 15-month long conflict in Gaza.
15 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas approves draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Hamas has reportedly approved a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, according to two officials involved in the talks.
15 Jan 2025
Israel'Secretary of genocide': Blinken heckled during farewell address
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken's farewell speech was disrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester who accused him of backing alleged Israeli atrocities against Palestinians.
14 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuWhat's in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Explained
High-level negotiations between Israel and Hamas are reportedly on the brink of finalizing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
14 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpHamas likely to release 33 hostages in phase-1 truce deal
The ongoing negotiations in Doha between Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a ceasefire agreement. As part of the first phase of this truce, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages, CNN reported.
13 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden, Netanyahu discuss potential ceasefire, hostage release in Gaza
United States President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly discussed a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.
08 Jan 2025
DohaTrump warns Hamas of severe consequences if hostages not released
United States President-elect Donald Trump has given a stern warning to Hamas, saying "all hell will break out" if the hostages are not released before his inauguration on January 20.
06 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas announces plan to release 34 Israeli hostages
Palestinian political organization Hamas has announced its plan to free 34 Israeli hostages. The release is part of the "first phase" of a possible prisoner exchange deal with Israel.
