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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.


Tal's child Yahel Shoham (3) after being released without him
"Why are other dads coming home and not ours?"

"When is dad coming home?" Heartbreaking questions Tal Shoham's children wrote about his captivity

After being released without their father in November 2023, Tal Shohams two children; Naveh and Yahel made a question sheet asking when they would see their father again. Shared by their mum Adi, the children's words reveal a heart-breaking reality behind the families torn apart since October 7.

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Hadar Goldin ob"m.

A Proper Jewish Burial

Israeli source: Hadar Goldin ob"m to be returned to Israel next week

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The 6 hostages due for release this Shabbat

List of the 6 hostages published

Revealed: These are the 6 Living Hostages due to be released on Shabbat

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Families of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a silent protest calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Heartbreaking news

Hamas: These 4 slain hostages will be released on Shabbat

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Hostage Tal Shoham with his family before October 7

He is finally coming home to his children!

Hostage Tal Shoham to be released this Shabbat, family reveals

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Niva Wenkert, mother of Israeli hostage Omer Wenkert attends a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on September 16, 2024.

Thank G-d!

Hostage Omer Wenkert will go free on Shabbat

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Ziv Abud, the girlfriend of Eliya Cohen whose held hostage in the Gaza Strip attends a special committee for public inquiries at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 3, 2024.

Bring them all home!

Hostage Eliya Cohen's girlfriend Ziv confirms: Eliya is coming home on Shabbat!

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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

Major breakthrough in hostage deal

BREAKING: Hamas to return 6 living Hostages, 4 bodies by Shabbat

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People take part in a protest calling for the release of Bibas family, 10 month old Kfir, 4 year old Ariel, and their parents Shiri and Yarden Bibas, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv

Absolutely devastating

Hamas: Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas are not alive; we will return their bodies on Thursday

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A rally marking 500 days since the hostages were kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025

Forensics Team Ready for Identification Process

Israel prepares for return of 8 slain hostages: Here's how it will unfold

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Hamas terrorists

Unprecedented Internal Crisis

Clutching at straws, Hamas makes a desperate move

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Is Netanyahu losing it?

Contrary to what Benjamin Netanyahu promised, heavy machinery enters Gaza

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Or Levy

Bring them all home!

Freed hostage Or Levy released from hospital – what lies ahead?

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Keith Siegel is home

Horrific 

Freed hostage Keith Sigel's daughter reveals: "Hamas wouldn't let my father get up; he lay on a a mattress most of the time"

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Sparking outrage at Israeli hospital

Aunt of fallen soldier faints as Hamas terrorist from Oct. 7 attack gets priority MRI at her workplace

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Nova festival memorial site.

Talk About An Awful Detour

Nukhba Terrorists who massacred Nova festival-goers planned to attack Netivot

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Protest for the hostages.

A Breakthrough?

Israeli source: Hamas wants to free more hostages this week - on this condition

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Hamas terrorists.

No Progress On Second Phase

Is the Palestinian Authority ending "pay to slay" for terrorists?

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Hostages or defeating Hamas? New survey reveals the battle for public perception

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Senator Lindsey Graham.

Escalation or Deescalation?

Lindsey Graham: Military strike best way to stop Iran nuclear program

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