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The findings raise questions about aid worker vetting and the flow of international funds into conflict zones that affect U.S. foreign aid budgets and regional stability.
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A U.S. investigation has connected three former UNRWA teachers to Hamas operations and the October 7 attacks. One individual reportedly served as a military operative and participated in hostage abdu…
Israeli defense forces and Shin Bet killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, identified as Yahya Sinwar's bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba operative. The strike targeted a figure involved in infiltration …
Nearly three years after October 7, Hamas has suffered major leadership and military losses yet maintains recruitment and tax collection. The group is attempting to reestablish political influence. I…
The Israeli military reported striking multiple Hamas weapons facilities concealed inside mosques and near civilian sites in Gaza. Rockets, explosives, and ammunition were recovered at the locations.
The IDF carried out strikes on five Hamas weapons storage sites inside mosques. Additional targets included a launch site near humanitarian facilities. The operations focused on weapon infrastructure.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and another minister are pressing to postpone a planned Israel Defense Forces operation. They argue the move should wait until Hamas is defeated. The proposa…
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will prompt intensified Israeli military strikes on launch sites and operators.
Israeli authorities released findings that Hamas used Nasser Hospital for interrogations and torture. Masked operatives were reportedly seen on the premises. The second floor was allegedly used for t…
The Israeli Defense Forces carried out a precision strike that eliminated a Hamas commander. Aerial surveillance was used to reduce risks to civilians in the area.
Israeli forces conducted a targeted operation in southern Gaza that removed a Hamas commander responsible for training and logistics. The individual had been linked to arms movement and upcoming atta…
Avigdor Liberman reported that 50 Hamas Nukhba terrorists trained for a raid on an Israeli town. IDF commanders reportedly were denied permission to strike the group in advance.
Abdul El-Sayed condemned Hamas for war crimes. He also accused Israel of committing genocide.
International mediators are reportedly discussing payments to Hamas instead of insisting on full dismantlement of its terrorist infrastructure without conditions.
International mediators are reportedly discussing payments to Hamas instead of insisting on full dismantlement of its terrorist infrastructure without conditions.
Hamas is using modern media channels to reshape the narrative around the October 7 attacks. A future Israeli government after October 27 may treat accurate historical documentation as a core security task.
Israel has not agreed to a U.S.-backed plan for Gaza even after receiving assurances regarding the timing of any withdrawal. Netanyahu confirmed the position publicly.
Israel has informed the United States of its reservations about a proposed disarmament arrangement with Hamas. The move introduces additional uncertainty into negotiations that had been highlighted b…
Israeli strikes targeted multiple residential buildings in Gaza City and resulted in at least 13 deaths, according to Gaza authorities. The incidents add to the ongoing civilian toll in the conflict.
Iris Haim chose not to allow Hamas to claim another victim after her son was shot following his escape from captivity. Her story will be featured in an upcoming film.
Israeli forces from the 188th Brigade have destroyed more than 10 Hamas underground routes. One of the tunnels had been used to hold hostages. The action targets infrastructure employed by the milita…
Senator John Fetterman strongly defended Israel's military strikes on Hamas when questioned by reporters. The Democratic senator rejected criticism and emphasized the need for decisive action against…
An IDF soldier wounded near Susya says he faced a criminal investigation after arriving to testify about a terror attack. His attorney is raising concerns over the process.
A Channel 13 report indicates Hamas may be discussing a deal to surrender its weapons and transfer Gaza control to an international force.
An Israeli airstrike killed the head of Hamas-run internal security in central Gaza along with an associate. The vehicle was targeted in the operation.
Reports question whether Ismail Haniyeh once supplied information to Israeli intelligence before helping plan the October 7 attacks. The claim centers on whether prior cooperation enabled the scale o…
The Israeli military released details identifying several Palestinian soccer players as members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Officials described media portrayals of the individuals as civilians as par…
An Israeli exhibit displays declassified documents detailing Hamas preparation for the October 7 attack and connections to Iran and Hezbollah.
Hamas maintains police and command presence inside Gaza hospitals even after the October 2025 ceasefire. The practice raises questions about compliance with prior agreements and future monitoring.
Israeli forces conducted a strike and opened fire in Gaza, killing at least nine Palestinians including a 10-year-old boy. Hamas officials confirmed the casualties.
Calls for capital punishment of terrorists are examined for their potential to intensify violence rather than deter it.
The Israeli military and security services reported killing a Hamas commander who took part in the October 7 attacks and the abduction of civilians.
Hamas declared its government resigned to install a technocratic committee. Israel described the move as political spin while Hamas retains power.
Israel observed the 1000th day since the October 7, 2023 attack with memorials and public protests. Calls continue for an official inquiry into the events of that day.
The IDF stated Hamas is recruiting youths, training elite units, and producing rockets and explosives monthly. The assessment points to preparations for renewed fighting.
Senior IDF officers assess that Hamas is rebuilding its military capacity. U.S. opposition is reportedly slowing Israel's ability to launch renewed operations.
The IDF reported striking a Hamas sniper operative who also worked for Al Jazeera. The individual was identified as Ahmed Samir Muhammad Washah.
The piece reviews Hamas planning documents and urges Israel to craft a response that is both morally grounded and strategically coherent.
The IDF chief reaffirmed Israel's commitment to disarming Hamas. Government statements indicate control over a significant portion of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who led the Kissufim massacre. The action was carried out in a joint IDF and ISA operation.
Hamas described a shooting attack in the Kochav Yair area as a heroic response to Israeli actions. The group linked the operation to its broader conflict with Israel over Gaza and the West Bank. Deta…
Israeli forces killed the deputy commander of Hamas's Gaza Brigade. Imad Hassan Hussein Aslim led the Zeitoun Battalion during the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Israeli forces reported killing Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh, who previously led the group's intelligence operations. The strike occurred in Gaza and follows the October 7 attacks. Hamas has no…
Hamas confirmed the death of its senior military commander after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The group had previously lost several high-ranking figures in similar operations. The strike is part of …
A reprinted analysis notes that 962 days have passed since major fighting began in Gaza and 227 days since a ceasefire took effect. Implementation of the truce has not produced lasting de-escalation.…
Israel announced that recent strikes killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas's military wing. The claim follows a series of targeted operations inside Gaza.
Hamas confirmed that its recently appointed military chief in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, was killed in an Israeli strike.
Israeli authorities reported killing Hamas military wing commander Mohammed Odeh in an airstrike. The claim marks another leadership loss for the group.
