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The very release of Palestinian prisoners was considered an achievement by Hamas in past deals, but this time, it's insisting on the release of prisoners serving life sentences as part of its strategy for survival and influence

Iran is investing in its cyberwar capabilities, especially after the Hamas attack of October 7, part of its shadow war of attrition against Israel. Tehran hopes to capitalize on Israeli vulnerability during the Gaza war – and to trigger its eventual collapse

IDF names officer killed on Oct. 7 who was previously considered captured ■ Israel's war cabinet convenes as Gaza talks in Qatar with Hamas set to begin ■ Alongside Netanyahu, Germany's Scholz urges 'long-lasting' cease-fire through hostage deal ■ IDF says it destroyed a 2.5 kilometer tunnel, the longest yet discovered in Gaza ■ Israeli officials reportedly believe Hamas' deputy military chief was killed in Gaza last week

Fatah blamed Hamas for 'embarking on an adventure which brought on a bigger disaster than the Nakba' after several Palestinian organizations criticized Abbas' plan to establish a technocratic Palestinian government

Hamas said the decision was taken without consulting it despite recently taking part in a meeting in Moscow also attended by Abbas's Fatah movement to end long-time divisions.

  The IDF has destroyed a Hamas tunnel located under an agriculture field in Khan Younis, the military said Friday. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The field, used for growing peppers, was discovered as part of the IDF's ongoing anti-terrorism operation in central Gaza. "During searches, Israeli forces located in an agricultural […]

In the midst of the rumble of war, the IDF chief of staff is finding it difficult to control everything that happens below him ■ Hostage talks with Hamas did not make significant progress this week, but the issue is not totally deadlocked ■ Netanyahu's repeated threats to send IDF into Rafah serve a dual purpose

Documents and minutes from closed-door meetings reveal the scale of complacency and mistaken preparations by Israeli top defense officials regarding Hamas

Hamas says it has presented comprehensive vision of truce deal to mediators ■ Hostages' families temporarily block Tel Aviv highway ■ PA President Mahmoud Abbas tasks associate Mohammad Mustafa with forming new Palestinian gov't ■ IDF says three rockets fired at kibbutz in northern Israel ■ Assailant in stabbing attack is a 22-year-old Israeli citizen originally from Gaza ■ U.S. Senate Majority Leader calls for new elections in Israel ■ U.S. sanctions two West Bank outposts, three settlers

  An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon near the coastal city of Tyre, killing a member of the Palestinian terrorist Hamas group and a civilian. Since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in Gaza on Oct. 7, Israeli strikes have killed or wounded several ranking members of the Lebanese terrorist Hezbollah group, as well […]

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon ■ Gallant hints at Rafah operation in Gaza tour ■ Hezbollah chief: Israel's negotiations with Hamas is sign of 'defeat' ■ Report: U.S. held secret negotiations with Iran to stop Houthi attacks ■ Israel says it shifts Gaza aid policy, intends to 'flood' aid in ■ Austria sees 60 percent increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023 ■ At least one UNRWA staff member killed, 22 wounded after Israel reportedly hit food distribution center in Rafah

  Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday demanded the United Nations Security Council "put as much pressure as possible" on Palestinian terrorists Hamas to release the people it took hostage during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Katz addressed the 15-member council, which met to discuss a UN report that […]

United Nations Security Council convened in New York for special hearing to present the findings of the UN report on the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7

  Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has refused to approve a request relayed by the Turkish Embassy to get information on two Turks serving sentences in an Israeli prison, Israel Hayom has learned because of the country's ties to Hamas. Ben-Gvir was asked by the Israel Prison Service what the Israeli stance on the […]

'Both sides are playing chicken with each other,' a foreign official said. 'The assumption is that in the end, there will be a deal,' another one said. Hamas chief Haniyeh said that Israel did not commit to halt of fighting and allow return of displaced Gazans from south to north

U.S. believes Israel will not operate in Rafah in near future, CNN reports ■ Ramadan begins with minor police clash in Jerusalem ■ Officials in Gaza warn only Hamas has ability to supervise aid distribution ■ U.S. promotes two to four day pause in fighting to renew deal talks

Sources in Israel's security cabinet criticized Netanyahu's demand to receive a full list of living hostages to be released in a deal with Hamas. 'This didn't need to be made into a deal-breaker for advancing the negotiations," one said

What if Israelis weren't being told time and again, in every news cycle in Israel, that anti-Israel, pro-Hamas sentiment is sweeping through America, terrifying Jews and Israelis there?

  The Israeli military said on Sunday it intensified operations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, destroying dozens of Hamas targets in a blitz of air and artillery strikes. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The air force and artillery hit about 50 targets within six minutes, it said, in a bid […]

  Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a senior US administration official said Saturday, a day before talks to reach an agreement were to resume in Egypt. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram […]