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From Oxford University, Shlaim argues Hamas embodies Palestinian resistance, and finds himself drifting even from his most radical colleagues

This is the second visual confirmation of Ohel in captivity, with his family permitting only the release of a still image from the video aired by Hamas on Monday. Ohel, 23, was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023

In August, Ohel's father told Haaretz that he didn't even know whether he wanted Hamas to release a video of his son. 'That way, I can live in the fantasy where his situation is different from the other hostages,' he said

The Anti-Defamation League has filed a federal suit against Hamas, half a dozen other terrorist groups and their alleged state sponsors on behalf of over 140 U.S. citizens who were wounded, killed or lost loved ones that day: 'The victims of the October 7 massacre deserve justice'

In a Jerusalem press conference, Netanyahu defended Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, saying, 'You can run, but you can't hide.' Secretary Rubio urged Hamas to surrender and free hostages but admitted a military solution may be inevitable

Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan, said that Netanyahu 'did not try to bomb the leaders of Hamas, but the families' chance to get their loved ones back,' as protesters across Israel call for a deal to secure the return of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip and an end to the war

Hamas said in an official statement that al-Hayya 'led the funeral prayer for his martyred son and for the victims of the treacherous assassination attempt in Doha'

During a 15 June 2025 news broadcast, a presenter referred to Hamas as "the terror group," leading to complaints from viewers.

Hamas leaders, including chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya who was targeted in the strike, were absent from the Thursday funeral. The group has previously said that its senior officials had survied the Israeli strikes

Arab media outlets reported that Hamas leaders have reached a consensus to continue negotiations until the war ends and Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza, while Egypt is also working to revive the talks and provide protection to Palestinian faction leaders on its soil

Both the Qataris and Washington likely knew about the attack on Hamas leaders in Doha in advance, despite what Israel is saying ■ While Israeli stock markets applauded the move, it remains to be seen whether this strike will change the rules of the game

The Wall Street Journal said Egyptian and Turkish officials urged Hamas leaders in Qatar to boost security, as Israel spent months preparing the strike

Even though the strike against Hamas leaders will come at a heavy and long-term price as far as Qatar is concerned, it appears that a hostage deal is still on the table. Optimists in the government believe the Israeli prime minister will now have room for maneuver to end the war, but, as usual, it is not clear whether he believes what he says – is trying simply trying to avoid a bloody and useless operation

Qatari sources say the Israeli strike targeted Hamas leaders during talks on a U.S. proposal to end Gaza war ■ Hamas denied that any senior leaders were killed, saying five members of negotiating team were killed ■ Report: Qatar suspends Gaza cease-fire negotiations in Doha ■ Netanyahu: 'Action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation'

Basem Naim, a member of the Hamas politburo, said that 'the main aim of the U.S proposal is to get it rejected – not to bring us closer to a deal to end the war.' A foreign source involved in the talks said Hamas was 'shocked' by what it described as 'an Israeli proposal written by Dermer'

The Trump administration recently conveyed its general principles for renewing the negotiations through an Israeli peace activist, who claims he received a written statement by Hamas stating that the group is willing to relinquish control of Gaza

New testimonies reveal that the Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in August, which the IDF said targeted Hamas surveillance, hit the camera of a Reuters journalist. The hospital was a well-known journalistic gathering point, and the IDF strikes killed 22 people, including five journalists

The image, taken from a video released by Hamas on Friday, shows Ohel with hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, who can be heard saying that they are in Gaza City. The Ohel family said they were 'shocked to see Alon's condition' in the video, which has not been approved to be shared in full

The IDF said that the high-rise served as a hub for Hamas intelligence gathering, and claimed that militants planted explosives and built underground infrastructure in the area. Locals, however, told Reuters it had been used to shelter the displaced

A Palestinian official says Trump's demands from Hamas are inadequate, and he must clarify what his operative plans are. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is expected to proceed with conquest of Gaza City before negotiations restart