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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.

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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.


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Oded Ben Ami’s Powerful Message of Faith and Strength to Israel

Watch: Former Hostage Ohad Ben Ami’s emotional message to Israel - "Faith made me stronger"

In an emotional video released recently, Ohad Ben Ami, a former hostage who was held captive by Hamas, shared a heartfelt message to the people of Israel alongside Shai Graucher, a young Hasidic rabbi and philanthropist known for his extensive charitable work.

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Protest for the hostages.

What Happens Next?

Israel to free 600 terrorists initially held back for four slain hostages

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Football Team Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv present special jerseys for murdered Bibas family

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Emotional Tribute: Bnei Yehuda FC Honors Bibas Family with Special Jerseys

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False hope

Misinformation alert: No deal for two fallen hostages 

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Ariel Bibas HY'D

How Israel Is Coming Together to Mourn the Loss of Innocence

In a heartfelt decision, Education Minister allows students to join funeral of murdered Bibas family

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Mousa Abu Marzook

Hamas is indeed suffering the consequences

Senior Hamas Official makes shocking statement "I would not have supported October 7th if I had known" 

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Ketziot jail

Israel prison guards school Palestinians

WATCH: Prison officials crack down on extremist graffiti at Ketziot detention facility 

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MK Shirley Pinto Kadosh

Commemoration and Horror

Terror, Horror, and Our Commitment to Never Forget

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Developing story

BREAKING: Hamas launches failed rocket attack from southern Gaza

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Wrapping tefillin

A Pair of Tefillin, A Promise of Return

How Hostage Eliya Cohen's hidden tefillin inspired a nation

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Protest for the hostages.

Finally, Some Good News

Report: Hamas to release two slain hostages in next few hours, no confirmation from Israel

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Handling the Gordian Knot

Gideon Sa'ar: We don't rule out extending ceasefire for more hostages

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Omer Wenkert is back with his parents

After 505 Days in Gaza

Freed Hostage Omer Wenkert joins fight for release of remaining captives

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Protest for the hostages.

Playing Hardball

Israel: We'll released the 600 Palestinian terrorists - on this condition

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President Isaac Herzog.

To Make Families Whole

President Herzog: I hear a cry for unity from bereaved families 

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 Pro Palestinian protesters set off flares at Media City in Salford outside BBC offices

Sordid

Did the BBC pay Hamas?  Here's what we know

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Al-Qassam Brigades hand over Israeli hostage Keith Siegel to the Red Cross, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

From the ruins of his kibbutz

WATCH: Freed hostage Keith Siegel appeals to Trump: "Get them all home"

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Ariel Bibas HY'D

Always in our hearts

Ariel Bibas' neighbor shares heartbreaking memories of him

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Eliya Cohen is freed

Harrowing deatils

Freed Hostage Eliya Cohen reveals: I was chained to other hostages; I underwent surgery without anesthesia

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Hamas release ceremony

Squeezed tight

Hamas bends under pressure, signals flexibility on horrific hostage release ceremonies 

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