Hamas: News
18 Dec 2023
IsraelUS defense chief lands in Israel to discuss Gaza war
United States (US) Secretary Llyod Austin on Monday landed in Israel to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.
18 Dec 2023
IsraelHostages mistakenly killed by Israel displayed 'SOS' using leftover food
Three hostages mistakenly shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza's Shejaiya on Friday used leftover food to scrawl notes appealing for help, said Israel, per BBC.
18 Dec 2023
Israel'4km long': Israel discovers 'biggest' Hamas tunnel near Gaza border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it discovered an unusually large concrete and iron-girded tunnel built by the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
17 Dec 2023
FranceIsrael-Hamas war: France excoriates Israeli bombing in Gaza
France, on Sunday, excoriated Israel for the bombing of a residential building in Gaza's Rafah, which resulted in the deaths of a French staff member and 10 other civilians.
16 Dec 2023
IranIran executes Mossad agent accused of spying for Israel
Authorities in Iran have executed a Mossad agent who was allegedly acting as a spy for Israel, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
16 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael mistakenly kills 3 hostages, Netanyahu says 'unbearable tragedy'
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced its troops had shot and killed three hostages held by Hamas during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip after mistaking them for a "threat."
15 Dec 2023
Joe BidenSave civilian lives in Gaza: Biden's plea to Israel
United States (US) President Joe Biden has once again urged Israel to do more to protect civilians in Gaza and said that America wants the Jewish nation to scale down its offensive against Hamas.
14 Dec 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel-Hamas war: Everything about 135 hostages held in Gaza
It has been over two months since the war between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas broke out, but there are still 135 hostages who reportedly remain in captivity inside the Gaza Strip.
13 Dec 2023
IsraelIndia votes for UN resolution demanding ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
India on Tuesday supported a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the unconditional release of all hostages.
12 Dec 2023
United Nations General AssemblyUN prepares for Gaza ceasefire vote as Israel bombing continues
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is reportedly gearing up to vote on an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.
11 Dec 2023
IsraelPalestinians don't support Hamas: Ex-Hamas minster amid war with Israel
As the conflict in Gaza turns into a macabre scene, a former minister of Hamas has said ordinary people in Palestine do not support the terror organization.
11 Dec 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsMinister's name who replied to Hamas query name corrected
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed the Lok Sabha on Monday the name of the central minister who responded to a Parliament question about India's Hamas designation on Friday has been corrected.
11 Dec 2023
IsraelHamas 'underestimated' our retaliation: Israeli defense minister
While Israel continues its military aggression in Gaza, the Jewish nation's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said Hamas "underestimated" their retaliation to its unprecedented October 7 attack.
10 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresWon't give up: Guterres appeals for Gaza ceasefire in Doha
Addressing the Doha Forum conference, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday stated he would not give up on his appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
10 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael advances into southern Gaza amid 'apocalyptic' humanitarian crisis
International aid organizations have warned that civilians in conflict-hit Gaza were facing an "apocalyptic" humanitarian crisis even as Israeli forces advanced into the strip's southern region where thousands of Palestinians have taken shelter, AFP reported.
09 Dec 2023
Meenakshi LekhiMeenakshi Lekhi denies answering Parliament question on Hamas's terrorist designation
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi on Saturday refuted claims of approving a response to a question in the Lok Sabha about labeling Hamas a terrorist organization in India.
09 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresGaza situation 'at breaking point': UN after Israel intensifies strikes
Israel has intensified attacks against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hitting over 450 targets on Friday alone, Reuters reported.
09 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United States (US) vetoed a United Nations (UN) resolution on Friday (local time) in New York that demanded a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza immediately.
08 Dec 2023
IsraelCentre responds to Kerala MP's question on Hamas's terrorist designation
Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday that the decision to designate an organization a terrorist is made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and is considered by relevant government departments.
08 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUPenn loses $100m donation amid controversy over university presidents' testimony
The University of Pennsylvania or UPenn lost a $100 million grant after the university's president Elizabeth Magill's testimony before the US Congress regarding antisemitism on campus sparked controversy.
07 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael knew about threat to Supernova Festival, didn't warn organizers
Israel's security forces were aware of the possibility of Hamas attacking the Supernova music festival on October 7. However, the organizers of the event were not alerted and were left to "fend for themselves" four hours after the attack, Haaretz reported.
05 Dec 2023
TurkeyTurkey warns Israel against targeting Hamas members in Ankara
Turkey has issued a stern warning to Israel about possible repercussions if it targets Hamas members outside the Palestinian territories, including on its soil.
05 Dec 2023
IsraelNowhere safe: UN after Israel extends war to southern Gaza
Israel has intensified its fight against Hamas in Gaza as its forces pushed further into the strip's southern region.
02 Dec 2023
IsraelUS state secretary blames Hamas for breaking truce with Israel
United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday blamed Hamas for the end of the temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza.
01 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael resumes fight against Hamas in Gaza after ceasefire expires
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that Israel had resumed its fight against Hamas in Gaza after the Palestinian terrorist group violated the "operational pause" and fired toward Israeli territory.
30 Nov 2023
IsraelExecute top leaders, including my father: Son of Hamas co-founder
The son of a Hamas co-founder has asked Israel to kill the Palestinian terrorist group leaders, including his father, in case the terror outfit fails to release all the hostages.
30 Nov 2023
Mayim BialikCharting 'The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik's support for Israel
Actor, author, neuroscientist, and game show host Mayim Bialik, who identifies as a staunch Zionist, has always been extremely vocal toward championing Israel's rights.
30 Nov 2023
IsraelIsrael-Hamas truce extended amid discussions to swap all captives
The truce between Hamas and Israel was extended by a day on Thursday, moments before it was set to expire after six days.
28 Nov 2023
IsraelUS urges Israel to limit civilian displacement in southern Gaza
The United States (US) on Tuesday cautioned Israel against causing "significant further displacement" of Palestinians in southern Gaza amid its conflict with Hamas, per The Associated Press.
28 Nov 2023
Elon Musk'No choice but to kill': Elon Musk on Israel-Hamas war
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday (local time) and discussed the Israel-Hamas war, which has claimed over 16,000 lives in both Israel and Gaza.
28 Nov 2023
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael-Hamas truce extended by 2 days, more hostages releasing today
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office received a list of the fifth batch of hostages set to be freed by Hamas on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported.
27 Nov 2023
IsraelIsrael-Hamas war: UN rights experts call for war crimes probe
United Nations (UN) rights experts Morris Tidball-Binz and Alice Jill Edwards on Monday called for independent investigations into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories since October 7.
27 Nov 2023
Joe BidenBiden ignored staff over unverified 'Hamas beheaded babies' claim: Report
Last month, United States (US) President Joe Biden ignored recommendations of some staffers to skip unverified claims of Hamas "beheading babies" in a speech, triggering backlash, per The Washington Post.
27 Nov 2023
IsraelGaza 'on brink of famine,' says UN food body head
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Director Cindy McCain on Sunday revealed Gaza was "on the brink of famine" amid the war between Israel and Palestinean terrorist group Hamas in the strip.
27 Nov 2023
IsraelHamas wants ceasefire extension with Israel under new conditions: Report
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has said it is interested in extending the four-day truce with Israel if it releases more Palestinian detainees, reported Reuters.
27 Nov 2023
IsraelBiden bats for two-state solution as Israel-Hamas truce nears end
United States (US) President Joe Biden has expressed hope that the ongoing four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas would continue as long as the Palestinian terrorist group releases hostages.
26 Nov 2023
IsraelTerrorism a global phenomenon: Israel envoy on 26/11 anniversary
Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Sunday labeled the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai as a "horrendous" event that disrupted public lives. While calling terrorism a global phenomenon, Gilon said nations around the world have to join hands to fight against it.
26 Nov 2023
IsraelIsrael slams Irish PM for 'lost' remark on 9-year-old hostage
Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy bashed Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday for his allegedly insensitive statement on the release of a nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage.
26 Nov 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)2nd group of Hamas-held hostages released after delay
A total of 17 hostages were released by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas after hours of delay on Sunday.
24 Nov 2023
IsraelFirst 13 hostages released after Israel-Hamas truce begins
Hamas has released the first group of 13 hostages, according to the Israeli prime minister's office, as a truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday.
