Hamas
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Hamas, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
'Generals’ Revolt' Finale Argues a Coup Can Happen Without Tanks
The final episode of "Generals’ Revolt" argues that a military coup can occur without tanks, through the gradual weakening of elected civilian authority. It ties the 2023 protest…
Netanyahu Weighs Reserving Spot for Journalist Netael Shem Tov as Bereaved Father Enters Likud Race
Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering reserving a Likud slot for journalist Netael Shem Tov, while also weighing other prominent reserve candidates. Separately, Eli Shteyui…
Israel Braces for Gaza Protests That Could Escalate
Israel is bracing for large anti-Hamas protests expected Friday across Gaza under the banner "The June 26 Revolution." Security officials fear the demonstrations could spill into…
Israeli TV Teases Rare Look at New Gaza Defense Line and Hezbollah Messaging
Now 14 is previewing a Saturday night broadcast with exclusive reporting on Israel’s new defense line along the Philadelphi Corridor near Rafah. The program will also examine why…
Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time
Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Knesset Debate Erupts Over Whether to Move 7 October Memorial Bus Shelters
The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee debated a proposal to move some Route 232 memorial shelters tied to the October 7 attacks. Families, local officials, and lawma…
Former Hamas Activist Says He Received Death Threats After Israeli Interview
Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says he has received death threats and family abuse after an interview about his past was published in Israel. He warns that th…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
Herzog’s helicopter makes emergency landing after memorial ceremony
President Isaac Herzog’s helicopter made an emergency landing Thursday evening on the way back from a state memorial for Operation Protective Edge. The aircraft landed at an IDF b…
Father of slain Nova festival victim to run in Likud primaries
Eli Shteyvi, father of Nova festival victim Idan Shteyvi, plans to run in the Likud primaries. He said his son’s memory drives him to seek public service and national unity. Idan…
Gaza anti-Hamas protest organizers announce 18 gathering points for tomorrow
Anti-Hamas organizers in Gaza said a protest will be held tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. at 18 gathering points across the Strip. They said it will be nonviolent and under the Palestinian…
Hamas Tries to Push Gaza Onto the Iran-US Talks Agenda
Hamas said its deputy Arab and Islamic relations chief, Basem Naim, spoke this week with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about Gaza and the Iran-US talks. Hamas sources sa…
12-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark During Family Trip in the Bahamas
A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming during a family trip in the Bahamas. He was evacuated by boat to New Providence for treatment, and officials have…
Hostage Brother Dany Elgert Joins the Democrats’ Primary Race
Dany Elgert, the brother of hostage Itzik Elgert and a leading protest figure, has entered the Democrats party primaries. More than 40 candidates are competing for places on the l…
Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat
Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stoppi…
Bereaved families mark 1,000 days since October 7 with nationwide protest and memorial events
Bereaved families, hostage families and survivors announced a nationwide day of protest and remembrance next Thursday, marking 1,000 days since October 7. They are demanding a sta…
Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany
German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…
Hamas Signals Openness to Disarmament, but Only on Its Own Terms
Peace Board officials say Hamas has for the first time signaled willingness in principle to disarm, but only under conditions. The proposed framework, led by Nikolai Mladenov, dem…
Gazans Plan Anti-Hamas Protest as Activists Say the Group Is Trying to Sow Chaos
Gaza activists are urging a Friday "Day of Rage" against Hamas over poor living conditions and displacement. Anti-Hamas activist Hussam al-Astal says Hamas is trying to derail the…
Israeli Drone Strike Hits Militants in Gaza City’s Nasser Neighborhood
An Israeli drone struck militants in Gaza City’s Nasser neighborhood, where Palestinian reports said several were wounded. The IDF said it also killed militants in two other Gaza…
Poll Finds Strong Israeli Support for Forceful Action Against Hezbollah Despite Iran Risk
A new Israeli poll shows strong support for military action against Hezbollah, even at the risk of war with Iran. It also finds deep distrust of ceasefires, broad opposition to a…
Israeli artists Elaytzur and Israel As release first collaboration, dedicated to women in prayer
Israel As and Elaytzur released their first joint song on Thursday, "From the Tears He Calls You." The track was written with Motti Simon and dedicated by As to women who pray and…
Katz Says Pressure on Iran Must Continue After Current Gains
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel should not settle for its current achievements against Iran. Speaking at a Defense Ministry conference, he warned that money reaching Iran…
Bennett Says He Would Remove Illegal Outposts, Push a New Regional Vision
Naftali Bennett said he is running to replace Israel’s government and warned that defeat would put the country in danger. In a wide-ranging interview, he laid out a plan for illeg…
Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic…
Zohran Mamdani Backed Candidates Win New York Democratic Primaries Amid Israel Controversy
Zohran Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialists won key New York primary races on Tuesday, including Brad Lander, Darialysse Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. Chevalier’s win is espe…
IDF Airstrike in Khan Younis Kills Senior PIJ Weapons Production Commander
The IDF said it killed Adam Mohammed Ibrahim Abu Hadid, a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander, in a Tuesday airstrike near Khan Younis. The army said he…
Israeli Police Seize 12,000 Stolen Army Rounds and an M16 in Rahat Raid
Police and Border Police officers raided several sites in Rahat and seized 12 boxes of stolen IDF ammunition, an M16 rifle, magazines and other military gear. Four suspects were a…
Report Says Israel Faces Renewed Pressure in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran
A Reuters-based commentary says Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza, Hizbullah is being replenished in Lebanon, and Iran is restoring its missile and nuclear capabilities. It argues Israe…
IDF Logs Reveal the First Hours of Gilad Shalit’s Abduction
The IDF Archives released the first official operations logs from the morning Gilad Shalit was kidnapped on June 25, 2006. The records detail the attack near Kerem Shalom, the dea…
What Happened Behind Closed Doors on October 7? A Late-Night Debate Over the Failure
A Channel 14 segment hosted by Ariel Eidan and featuring Erez Tadmor examined the October 7 failure. It questioned whether the disaster stemmed from intelligence misjudgment or a…
Miri Regev Says Israeli Carriers Should Cut Fares, While Foreign Flights Remain Cheaper
Miri Regev said she wants Israeli airlines to lower fares and confirmed she chooses the cheapest flight option, even if it is foreign. In a podcast interview, she also said Israel…
From Operation Protective Edge to October 7, the Cost of a False Assumption
The article argues that Israel’s policy after the 2014 Gaza war helped build a dangerous false assumption about Hamas. It says the refusal to make the return of fallen soldiers an…
Colombia’s president-elect vows to restore and expand ties with Israel
Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo De la Espriela says he will restore relations with Israel after winning Sunday’s runoff by less than 1%. He plans to reverse the outgoing gover…
Iran Rebuilds Terror Infrastructure in the West Bank Under Cover of the Ceasefire
Israeli security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror networks in the West Bank during the ceasefire, with much of the direction coming from Turkey. The IDF and Shin Bet are co…
Docu series episode examines efforts to halt the Gaza war
The third episode of "The Generals’ Rebellion" examined an alleged campaign to end the Gaza war early, despite cabinet-set goals to defeat Hamas, recover hostages, and destroy its…
Contractor Killed in Engineering Accident in Gaza Strip
An Israeli contractor working on engineering projects for the Defense Ministry was killed in an operational accident in Gaza on Wednesday. The IDF said the incident is being inves…
Israeli Rights Advocate Accuses UN of Abandoning 7 October Sexual Assault Victims
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that Hamas committed extensive sexual crimes on 7 October and in captivity. She accused the UN of abandoning Isr…
Publicly Funded Tel Aviv Conference Draws Criticism Over Anti-IDF Content and Screening Allegations
A conference on Palestinian mental health during the war is set for Thursday in Tel Aviv, with reported anti-IDF content and a screening about Palestinian children killed in the f…
Shin Bet Chief Orders Removal of Memorial Corner for October 7 Fallen
Shin Bet chief David Zini ordered a memorial corner at the agency’s Tel Aviv headquarters dismantled after Memorial Day. The display honored 12 Shin Bet personnel killed since Oct…
Shin Bet chief orders memorial display removed and gay affinity group shut down
Shin Bet chief David Zini ordered a memorial corner for October 7 victims removed from agency headquarters and later moved to shut down Pride Month activity and the gay affinity g…
Why Trump Turned His Back on Israel
An Israeli opinion piece argues that Trump’s recent turn against Israel echoes a long history of foreign pressure and should push Israel toward greater independence. It contrasts…
Netanyahu Says He Informed Trump About Iran Strike, Not Asked Permission
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel informed Donald Trump, rather than asked him, before striking Iran. He also vowed to keep Israeli forces in a security strip in southern Lebanon and…
IDF Says It Killed Another Hamas Militant Who Took Part in October 7 Attack
The IDF said it killed Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Madi in southern Gaza on Sunday. It described him as a Hamas military wing operative who took part in the October 7 attack and ha…
Former Shin Bet chief threatens legal action against Channel 14 over false claim
Yoram Cohen, the former Shin Bet chief and a candidate with Yesh! with Eisenkot, is threatening to sue Channel 14 over claims aired in mid-June that he tried to secure Yahya Sinwa…
Netanyahu Says Government Approved 29 Billion Shekels for Northern Recovery
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has approved 29 billion shekels in decisions for northern Israel and pledged to bring similar recovery to the north. In remarks at the Local Governm…
Israel Plans Massive Rubble Removal in Gaza as Fighting Risk Remains
Israel is advancing a large-scale plan to crush Gaza’s destroyed buildings into reusable material while preparing for possible renewed war with Hamas. The IDF says it controls abo…