HAMAS POLITICAL BUREAU
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills 10 relatives of Hamas chief
An Israeli air strike reportedly killed 10 members of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's family in the northern Gaza Strip. The strike targeted the Haniyeh family home in Al-Shati refugee camp, according to the Gaza civil defence agency. Among the casualties was Zahr Haniyeh, the sister of Ismail Haniyeh. The Israeli military has not yet confirmed the attack. This strike comes after Haniyeh lost several family members, including three sons and four grandchildren, in a previous Israeli strike in April.
Gaza hospital reports 37 dead in strike on UN school Israel says used by Hamas
A UN-run school in central Gaza was bombed by Israel, killing at least 37 people. US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators are working on securing a truce and hostage release deal after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7.
Israel war cabinet to discuss new push for Gaza hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes war cabinet to discuss Gaza truce and hostage release deal despite ongoing fighting and Hamas rocket barrage at Tel Aviv.
Israel furious as Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestinian state
Israel reacted with fury as Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced plans to recognise Palestine. the move prompted praise from Arab and Muslim nations. Israel accused the countries of "rewarding terrorism." Most Western nations support for a Palestinian statehood, but issues remain. The move was seen as a symbolic step in favour of Palestine.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court's prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and three Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Prosecutor Karim Khan claims the five men bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity. A panel of judges will decide on the warrants, but enforcement remains uncertain as the ICC lacks the means to compel arrests, and both Israel and the U.S. oppose the investigation.
Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Senior U.S. officials question Israel's U.S. weapons use, Biden's NSM requires Blinken's May 8 report. State Department divided on Gaza conflict with bureau-specific concerns, impending assessment deadline.
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Tears, defiance in Palestinian village of slain Hamas deputy Saleh al-Aruri
Aruri, exiled from his village Arura since he was released from an Israeli jail in 2010, was killed in a drone strike on a southern Beirut suburb that Lebanese officials said was carried out by Israel. Israel has not claimed responsibility for his killing.
Who was Saleh al-Aruri, Hamas deputy killed in Lebanon?
Saleh al-Aruri was also considered the leader of Hamas in the West Bank, and the source said that his knowledge and expertise had helped develop the Islamist movement's military capabilities in recent years. Considered Hamas's number two at the time of his killing, Aruri had been accused by Israel of playing a role in numerous attacks.
'Financially solid': Hamas revenues set to withstand war with Israel
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has led to substantial casualties and hostage situations. Despite Israel's efforts to weaken Hamas financially, the group maintains diverse revenue sources globally, including investments, donations, and Iranian support, estimated between $70 to $100 million annually. Qatar plays a significant role in funding Gaza, coordinating aid with international bodies and Israel. While the West imposes sanctions, completely dismantling Hamas's financial network seems improbable. The future of Gaza's finances hinges on the resolution of the conflict and its administration post-war.
Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's ''indiscriminate bombing'' of Gaza
The president said he thought Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understood, but he wasn't so sure about the Israeli war cabinet. Israeli forces were carrying out punishing strikes across Gaza, crushing Palestinians in homes as the military presses ahead with an offensive that officials say could go on for weeks or months.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu calls on Hamas militants to 'surrender now'
Hamas triggered the conflict with the deadliest-ever attack on Israel on October 7 in which it killed around 1,200 people, according to Israeli figures, and dragged around 240 hostages back to Gaza.
Gaza fighting intensifies, US vetoes Security Council demand for ceasefire
The vote left Washington diplomatically isolated on the 15-member council. Thirteen members voted in favor of the draft resolution put forward by the United Arab Emirates, while Britain abstained.
Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce
With its close ties to the United States - Qatar hosts the largest American military base between Europe and Japan - its communication with Israel since 1995 and its support of blockaded Gaza to the tune of what estimates suggest is more than $1 billion since 2014, Qatar is uniquely positioned to break deadlocks in the cease-fire talks, which also involve the U.S. and Egypt.
Israeli army unveils footage it says shows hostages at Gaza hospital
Israel's military has released security camera footage, dated October 7, showing hostages brought to Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City during Hamas's attacks on southern Israel. The footage reveals individuals being dragged into the hospital, allegedly taken hostage by Hamas. The military claims that Al-Shifa hospital is being used as a base by Hamas, a charge the organization denies.
Dissent over US policy in Israel-Hamas war stirs unusual public protests from federal employees
As the deaths soar in Gaza, Biden and Congress are facing unusually public challenges from the inside over their support for Israel's offensive. Hundreds of staffers in the administration and on Capitol Hill are signing on to open letters, speaking to reporters and holding vigils, all in an effort to shift US policy toward more urgent action to stem Palestinian casualties.
Hamas terrorist tunnel uncovered in Shifa Hospital complex: Israel Defence Forces
According to IDF, troops found another terrorist tunnel in the Rantisi Hospital. It further said that a large amount of weaponry and ammunition were found in the Al-Quds Hospital.
Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack repeatedly to teach Israel a lesson
Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas's political bureau, praised a recent attack in Israel and expressed the intent to carry out similar assaults with the aim of eliminating Israel. He made these comments in an interview with Lebanese Television channel LBC, as reported by The Times of Israel.
Between Israel and a hard place: Joe Biden faces mounting pressure in the ongoing war
With pro-Palestinian protests in major cities and Israel launching a ground invasion of Gaza, demands are mounting for an immediate ceasefire. Many in the Jewish community support the call, especially to allow more hostages to be released. Hamas has freed four and released a video claiming to show three women hostages.
Left slams India's abstention on Gaza resolution, CPI(M) announces protest on Sunday
India's decision to abstain from voting on a United Nations resolution calling for a truce in Gaza has drawn criticism from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). In a joint statement, they described India's move as "shocking" and indicative of a foreign policy shaped as a "subordinate ally of US imperialism."
First aid rolls into Gaza devastated by 'nightmare' war
The first aid trucks from Egypt arrived in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, providing relief to the Hamas-controlled territory that has faced a military campaign from Israel. The trucks, carrying humanitarian aid, passed through the Rafah border crossing and closed afterwards. The lorries had been waiting for days on the Egyptian side after Israel agreed to allow aid to enter following a request from its top ally the United States.
'Sliver of hope' as Hamas releases hostages, but Gaza aid stalled
Hamas released two American hostages held in Gaza, offering a "sliver of hope" to desperate families, as Israel pounded the densely-populated territory where millions waited for promised aid deliveries on Saturday. - 'Life and death' aid - Some 2.4 million Palestinians live in the densely populated enclave, and almost half have been displaced, according to the UN. Israel has cut off supplies of water, electricity, fuel and food to the long-blockaded territory.
What is 'Global Day of Jihad'? US issues high-security measures amid Israel-Hamas conflicting tensions
A declaration of a "Global Day of Jihad" on October 13, 2023, issued by former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal, has sparked apprehension and triggered enhanced security precautions throughout the United States. In reaction to this development, the US government is implementing substantial measures to safeguard the well-being of its populace.
The business of Hamas: How an outfit takes on the might of a military state
Iran provides up to $100 million annually to Hamas, while Turkey and Qatar also harbor top Hamas leaders. Hamas also collects revenue through taxes on goods entering Gaza and uses this money to fund its activities. In addition, Hamas has developed its own arsenal of rockets and mortar projectiles, with assistance from Iran, allowing them to launch attacks on Israel.
Hamas says it has 'enough' Israeli captives to free all Palestinian prisoners
A senior Hamas leader has said that the group has captured "enough" Israeli soldiers during an unprecedented attack against Israel to make Israeli authorities free all Palestinian prisoners in its jails, a media report said.
Israeli soldiers battle Hamas on second day of surprise attack; strikes level buildings in Gaza
Israeli soldiers are fighting against Hamas militants after they launched a surprise attack, breaking out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and targeting Israeli communities. Israel retaliated by striking targets in Gaza, including residential buildings. The death toll stands at at least 250 people, including 26 soldiers, with many more injured. Hostage situations have been resolved, but it is unclear if all hostages were rescued alive.
Israeli airstrike flattens a high-rise building in central Gaza City after Hamas' surprise attack
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a 14-story building in central Gaza City that housed offices connected to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The building was evacuated and there were no injuries reported. The spokesman for Hamas' military wing promised a harsh response. In the past, Israel has destroyed Gaza high-rises, claiming they were used by militants, leaving many people homeless.
Islamic Jihad faces tough questions after Israeli strikes
The August 5 strikes were among the first of a three-day bombardment of the densely populated Palestinian enclave which, even the militants acknowledged, dealt a blow to their leadership. It also exposed the deadly failure of some of the group's rockets, and divisions between Islamic Jihad and another militant group, Gaza's rulers Hamas.
Israel-Hamas truce takes hold after 11 days of fighting
Palestinians, many of whom had spent 11 days huddled in fear of Israeli shelling, poured into Gaza's streets. Mosque loud-speakers feted "the victory of the resistance achieved over the Occupation (Israel)."
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