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Hamas and the Gaza Conflict

Comprehensive coverage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, including hostage negotiations, military operations, and civilian protests in Gaza.

Hamas

Hamas – The Terrorist Organization Behind the October 7 Massacre

Hamas is a Palestinian terrorist organization that governs the Gaza Strip and operates with the explicit goal of destroying the State of Israel. Founded in 1987 as the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas has consistently rejected peace efforts, refused to recognize Israel’s right to exist, and pursued a strategy of violence, incitement, and terror.

Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and many other democratic nations. Its founding charter calls for the annihilation of Israel and the killing of Jews worldwide. This is not a nationalist movement—it is a fanatical, Islamist death cult.

October 7, 2023: The Deadliest Terror Attack in Israeli History

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists crossed the border into southern Israel and carried out the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Over 1,200 innocent civilians were murdered in cold blood—babies, women, elderly Holocaust survivors. Entire families were executed in their homes. Dozens were raped, mutilated, and burned alive. More than 240 people were taken hostage into Gaza, including children and elderly women.

This brutal attack exposed the true face of Hamas: an organization driven not by justice, but by genocidal hate.

Hamas Tactics: Human Shields, Child Soldiers, and War Crimes

Hamas routinely commits war crimes. It launches rockets from schools, mosques, and densely populated civilian areas, using the people of Gaza as human shields. It steals humanitarian aid, turns hospitals into military bases, and indoctrinates Palestinian children in hate-filled textbooks and summer camps.

Hamas leaders live in luxury in Qatar and Turkey, while ordinary Gazans suffer under their oppressive rule. Every time there is a war in Gaza, it is because Hamas chose to start it—firing rockets into Israel, kidnapping soldiers, or staging deadly infiltrations.

The Reality: Hamas Is the Greatest Threat to Peace for Israelis and Palestinians Alike

There can be no peace or freedom while Hamas remains in power. It suppresses dissent, crushes civil society, persecutes minorities, and sabotages any chance of Palestinian progress. It doesn’t seek coexistence—it seeks conquest.

Ending Hamas rule is not only an Israeli security necessity—it is a moral imperative for the entire free world.


IDF Spokesperson Eli Defrin.
Welcome Aboard, Eli Defrin!

IDF's New Spokesperson Makes First Statement to the Media; Here's What He Said

Almost a month after his appointment to the senior position, replacing Daniel Hagari, and against the backdrop of the expanding war in the Gaza Strip, IDF Spokesperson Efi Defrin delivered his first statement to the media this evening.

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Fleeing Rafah.

An Exodus In Time For Passover

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Rafah Ahead of 'Morag Corridor' Establishment | Gazans: "Rafah is Gone, Erased"

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Senator Bernie Sanders.

What A Nice Guy

Bernie Sanders trying to stab Israel in the back - again

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Birthday celebration for Hamas hostage Bar Kupershtein

543 Days in Gaza Captivity

Israel celebrates hostage Bar Kuperstein's 2nd birthday in captivity 

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Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, April 2, 2025

Conflict simmers

Will there be a civil war in Israel? A new poll shows that 60% of Israelis think so

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March 12, 2025: Rally outside a federal courthouse in support of the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil in Manhattan

At least their masks are off

Columbia students blame Columbia for Mahmoud Khalil's detention

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 An installation of burned command post with five observer stations to raise awareness of Israeli observation soldiers held hostage in the Gaza Strip, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv

Have we learned nothing?

Unbelievable: 60 IDF female IDF observers abandoned near Gaza

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Lakewood Teens Complete Shas in Memory of the Bibas Family

Moving and inspiring

Lakewood teens complete Shas in memory of the Bibas family 

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Shejaiya ruins

Urgent warning

IDF orders Shejaiya residents to evacuate as major operation begins

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IDF attacks in Syria

In the heart of Syria

WATCH: IDF forces cross into Syria - Who did they take out?

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Israel's Air Force participating in the drill in Greece

Israeli Air Force in NATO Drill with Qatar Despite Hamas Ties

Israel and Qatar join Greece Air Force drill amid Qatargate scandal

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Syria at war.

Pull The Other One

Syria to Israel: We won't allow extremists on border; Israel skeptical

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Hamas, Islamic Jihad and thousands of People outside the house of Sinwar in Khan Younis, where two Israeli hostages and 5 Thai hostages were released to the Red Cross as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, January 30, 2025.

The violent uprising continues

Gaza clan executes Hamas Officer over relative’s death in Deir al-Balah

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

And Keep Moving On

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza: "The Only Thing That Will Stop Us Is the Release of the Hostages"

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IDF in Gaza Strip.

The pressure is working

Israel’s military pressure on Hamas secures Hostage releases, Intelligence Officer reveals 

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The Noose Tightens

Benjamin Netanyahu: IDF creating "Morag corridor" to further break up Gaza Strip

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IDF in Jenin

IDF Cuts Judea and Samaria Terror

Terror attacks plummet by 80% in Judea and Samaria this Ramadan

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Released hostage Almog Meir Jan speaks during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, January 4, 2025.

Heartwarming

How freed hostage Almog Meir Jan found love after captivity

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Palestinians storm Israeli territory, east of the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023

Heroic Escape Attempt

Raz Bukobza jumped out of a Hamas vehicle on October 7th: This is his story

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IDF attack in Gaza - archive

UNWRA and Hamas - one and the same

IDF strikes UNRWA clinic used as a Hamas terror stronghold  

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