Hamas

Palestinian Sunni Islamic militant nationalist organization

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Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist, militant, and nationalist organization. It has a social service wing, Dawah, and a military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. It won the 2006 Palestinian legislative election and became the de facto governing authority of the Gaza Strip following the 2007 Battle of Gaza. It also holds a majority in the parliament of the Palestinian National Authority.

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Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza in first attack since May fighting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:09Published 2 days ago


Jewish House Dems condemn Rep. Omar's controversial comments A group of Jewish House Democrats are condemning controversial comments made on Twitter by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports the Minnesota senator sparked outrage when she appeared.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:15Published 1 week ago

Members of Hamas' armed wing parade in Gaza City Members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, armed wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement, parade in Gaza City after Hamas threatened a renewed escalation over a planned right-wing Israeli march through.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Israel's Netanyahu close to being unseated Israel's opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday when he officially informed the country's president that he has reached agreements with political.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:02Published 2 weeks ago

Gazans head to the beach as ceasefire holds Families flocked to Gaza's beaches on Sunday after spending almost two weeks largely confined to their homes during the latest war between Israel and the territory's militant Hamas rulers. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

The show must go on! Puppeteers pick up the pieces of destroyed theatre in Gaza Two weeks after a ceasefire brought an end to 11 days of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, Nabil al-Khatib, Palestinian artist and founder of Beit al-Fann (the house of art) salvages puppets from.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Gaza beaches packed as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds In Gaza, a week since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was announced, many residents come out to enjoy the beaches. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Israel - Gaza conflict: UN body to investigate Israel, Hamas war crimes Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

In Mideast, Blinken pledges millions to Gaza U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States would provide an additional $75 million in development and economic aid to the Palestinians in 2021, $5.5 million in immediate.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:28Published 3 weeks ago

Palestinian children light candles during rally in northern Gaza Palestinian children light candles during a rally amid the ruins of homes destroyed by Israeli strikes. A ceasefire was reached late last week after 11 days of deadly violence between Israel and the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Blinken says US will aid Gaza without helping Hamas Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:12Published 3 weeks ago

Belarus hit with sanctions, blogger appears in video Western powers prepared to pile sanctions on Belarus, furious after it scrambled a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist - who appeared in a video posted online.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:39Published on May 25, 2021

See the recovery efforts in Gaza as ceasefire appears to hold The recovery work has started in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect. As Palestinians in Gaza are reeling from the barrage of airstrikes, they feel all too familiar with digging out of the.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:52Published on May 24, 2021

Destruction and loss as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds [NFA] A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held into a third day on Sunday as mediators spoke to all sides about extending the period of calm after the worst outbreak of fighting in years. This report.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:05Published on May 23, 2021

Hamas armed wing hold military parade in Gaza city Members of Al-Qassam brigades, the armed wing of Palestinian Hamas group, hold a military parade in Gaza city, in commemoration of Senior Hamas Commander Bassem Issa who was killed along others in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 22, 2021

Shopkeepers view damage on commercial street in Gaza Shopkeepers on Gaza's busiest commercial street emerged to inspect their losses on Saturday after the ceasefire that ended 11 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 22, 2021

Tension remains in Gaza following 11-day conflict Both Israel and Hamas claimed victory over the other in the 11-day battle Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:00Published on May 22, 2021

Life resumes amidst the rubble for Gaza residents The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding and now the people of Gaza are able to see what the conflict has wrought. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:19Published on May 22, 2021

Biden credits 'quiet and relentless diplomacy' for ceasefire between Israel, Hamas CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:18Published on May 22, 2021

Taking stock after 11 days of fighting Yossi Klein Halevi, author of “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor”, reacts to the latest spate of violence between Israel and Hamas. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 09:18Published on May 21, 2021

Biden celebrates ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas President Joe Biden touted the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during a White House speech in response to the quick-moving developments in the Middle East. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:25Published on May 21, 2021

Watch celebrations in Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect Israelis and Palestinians react to the news that Israel and militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, after more than a week of conflict left hundreds dead, most of them Palestinians. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:05Published on May 21, 2021

Israel Hamas ceasefire: View from the West Bank Palestinian writer Mariam Barghouti reacts to the Israel Hamas ceasefire and gives a glimpse into the daily lives of Palestinians. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 08:22Published on May 21, 2021

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Airstrikes launched against Hamas after incendiary devices are sent into Israel Israel has launched airstrikes in Gaza less than a month after a ceasefire agreement was reached. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
'Every civilian casualty is tragic': Israeli fighter pilot on Gaza bombing missions An Israeli fighter pilot who operated against Palestinian militants in Gaza this month has said all civilian deaths in the conflict were tragic, but that he only bombed "Hamas-related" targets. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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Mark Ruffalo apologises for posts suggesting Israel is 'committing genocide' Avengers actor Mark Ruffalo has apologised for suggesting Israel is "committing genocide" during its conflict with Hamas. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Israel's response 'will be powerful' if Hamas breaks ceasefire, Netanyahu warns Israel's response will be "very powerful" if Hamas breaks the ceasefire, the country's prime minister has warned. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Hamas co-founder: 'Ceasefire will hold for now but no peace with Israel without justice for Palestinians' A senior Hamas leader has told Sky News the group’s current ceasefire should hold but warned there was no chance of making peace with Israel for the moment. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2021

Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds as humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is continuing to hold, allowing the first aid convoys to reach Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2021
Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds as aid convoys arrive in Gaza, while thousands march in London A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is continuing to hold, allowing the first aid convoys to reach Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2021
Soumya Santhosh's family to receive compensation from Israel, at par with its nationals killed in terror attacks Soumya, an Indian national, was killed in a Hamas rocket attack in Israel's Ashkelon. DNA - Published on May 22, 2021
Joe Biden says two-state solution only route to peace as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds US President Joe Biden has said a two-state solution is the only answer to resolving the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2021

Belated diplomacy finally led to ceasefire between Israel and Hamas - but will it last? Fundamental facts on the ground will have to change for the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza to hold. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2021
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: After 11 days, time is right for both sides to claim victory The rockets, the missiles and the air strikes will stop at 2am local time on Friday. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021
Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire The Israeli security cabinet has approved a unilateral ceasefire to end a military operation in the Gaza Strip after 11 days of fighting, Israeli media have reported. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021	Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds after 11 days of violence The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas overnight appeared to have been upheld by both sides in the first 12 hours. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021
Aid to Gaza blocked by Hamas rocket fire despite 'desperate' need for help Aid continues to be blocked from entering Gaza because of security concerns, despite a desperate need for supplies with fuel due to run out on Friday. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021	De-escalate conflict with Hamas today, Biden tells Israel's PM US President Joe Biden has told Israel's prime minister that he expects to see a significant de-escalation in its conflict with Hamas today. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2021
Eighth night of violence between Israel and Gaza as Biden makes fresh call for ceasefire The fighting between Israel and Hamas is showing few signs of slowing down following another night of bombardments. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2021	Inside the Iron Dome: How Israel's missile defence shield is battling Hamas rocket attacks From the moment a giant, green radar detects rocket fire blasting out of Gaza towards Israel, it is only a matter of seconds before an Israeli defence missile shoots up to intercept. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021
Families left homeless after militant tunnels destroyed in Israeli bombing campaign Sustained Israeli military airstrikes have destroyed nine miles (14km) of militant tunnels along the Gaza Strip, and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, it has been claimed. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021	Israel's CG Zadka calls his visit to Soumya's house 'emotional', says important to show 'personal support' Soumya Santhosh, an Indian caregiver, was killed in Israel's Ashkelon due to Hamas airstrikes from Gaza. DNA - Published on May 17, 2021
Heavy bombing continues in Gaza as Israeli PM says he wants to 'level heavy price' on Hamas Heavy bombing has continued in Gaza in the early hours of the morning as Israeli warplanes unleashed a series of airstrikes across several locations. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021	Israeli airstrikes topple media tower and hit home of Hamas leader as Gaza death toll rises Tensions in Gaza have escalated further after an Israeli bombardment destroyed a high-rise building used by foreign press, followed up by the targeting of the home of one of Hamas's leaders. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2021
Congress party urges Israel, Hamas to cease hostilities Amid spiralling violence in Israel and Palestine, Congress on Friday sought immediate cessation of hostilities and urged the Modi government to work with the UN Security Council to restore peace in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 15, 2021	Israel renews airstrikes on Gaza, and Hamas fires rockets back, as violence continues for fifth night Israeli planes renewed airstrikes in Gaza early on Saturday morning, with Hamas militants firing rockets back as violence continued for a fifth night. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2021
Israel-Gaza conflict is Biden's first major test in Middle East - but will diplomacy prevent war? With Israeli troops preparing for a possible ground invasion, Israeli air strikes pulverising new targets in the Gaza Strip and Hamas rockets still blasting towards Israeli cities, urgent diplomacy is.. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2021	Senior Hamas military official killed in airstrike as building collapses in Gaza Hamas militants have announced one of their most senior leaders in Gaza has been killed in an airstrike amid the worst violence in the region since 2014. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2021
Israeli PM Netanyahu: Hamas 'will pay heavy price' as violence continues Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Hamas "will pay a heavy price for their belligerence" as the country steps up its attacks on the Gaza Strip. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2021	Hamas launches rocket attack on Tel-Aviv Hamas has launched a rocket attack on Tel-Aviv - with the Israeli ambulance service saying at least one person is in a critical condition after a building was directly targeted. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2021
Israel launches airstrikes on 'Hamas military targets' as it responds to rocket attacks The Israeli military has insisted it does all it can to avoid civilian deaths after 22 people, including nine children, were killed overnight in the Gaza Strip. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2021	Hamas says it has fired rockets at Jerusalem in retaliation for Israeli 'aggression' A number of rockets have landed in an area of Jerusalem, according to Israeli media reports. Sky News - Published on May 10, 2021
International court rules it can investigate Israel and Hamas over alleged war crimes The International Criminal Court (ICC) has determined it has the jurisdiction to investigate Israel and the leaders of the Palestinian faction Hamas for alleged war crimes. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2021

Hamas

Palestinian Sunni Islamic militant nationalist organization

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Senior Hamas military official killed in airstrike as building collapses in Gaza

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Israel launches airstrikes on 'Hamas military targets' as it responds to rocket attacks

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