Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Hamas is set to free 8 more hostages and Israel will release 110 prisoners as Gaza ceasefire holds
Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives on Thursday, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners, in the third such exchange since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.
Analysis: Hamas has been hit hard by Israel, but is not out in Gaza
Israel has failed to defeat Hamas, but Palestinians in Gaza express mixed feelings about the group remaining in power.
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. This triggered a massive Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Hamas releases 4 female soldiers as Israel frees 200 prisoners
Hamas released four hostages, all female soldiers, and Israel 200 Palestinian prisoners as the latest cease-fire exchange occurred on Saturday.
Hamas says eight Israeli hostages set to be released are dead
Israel has been informed by the Palestinian terror group that eight of those who were earmarked for release are actually already dead.
Hamas: Eight hostages to be released from Gaza are dead
The Islamist group Hamas said Monday that eight of 33 hostages to be released from the Gaza Strip in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead. Twenty-five of them are still alive,
Hamas informs Israel about death of eight hostages set for release
Eight Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants have died. They were supposed to be released as part of the first stage of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, states the spokesperson for the Israeli government,
With Hamas commanders dead, political leaders abroad struck ceasefire
Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership ...
Senior Hamas official praised Oct. 7 attack on Israel after cease-fire deal struck: ‘Miraculous achievement’
A senior Hamas leader praised the Oct. 7 terror attack as a “miraculous military and security achievement,” while promising ...
Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Hamas Attack
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over ...
Diplomacy Is All Hamas Has Left in the Arsenal
For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian ...
Israeli military chief steps down over October 7 Hamas massacre: 'Weighs on me every day'
IDF Chief Herzi Halevi announced his resignation, citing responsibility for Oct. 7 attack failures. His departure intensifies ...
Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened, Isolated but Still Standing
Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in ...
Cease-fire deal or not, Israel's Hamas problem probably isn't going away
Israel and Hamas are finalizing an agreement for a phased cease-fire to end 15 months of brutal fighting in Gaza.
Hamas' tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace
Hamas gunmen are guarding aid convoys in Gaza, and its police patrol city streets, sending a clear message: Hamas remains in ...
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Senior Hamas Leader Reappears Seemingly Alive And Well Months After Israel Announced His Death: Report
A senior Hamas commander has reappeared in a new video, seemingly alive and well after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...