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gamereactor.euEuropean Union Sanctions Senior Hamas Official and Nine Other Leaders
The European Union imposed sanctions on Khaled Mashaal and nine additional Hamas political bureau leaders on Thursday. Four West Bank Jewish groups were also sanctioned in the same measure.
Al JazeeraEgypt Mediates Between Israel and Hamas as Gaza Ceasefire Faces Collapse
Egypt has invited Hamas negotiators for urgent talks and warned Israel against expanding its control in Gaza. The moves follow recent Israeli attacks and statements that threaten the October 2025 ceasefire.
thehindu.comIsraeli Forces Strike New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza City
Israeli forces conducted a strike in Gaza City that killed the newly appointed Hamas military chief. The action follows an earlier strike that removed his predecessor eleven days prior.
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france24.comIsraeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Hamas Military Leader
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed a Hamas military commander who held the post for 11 days. The strike also killed the commander's wife and sons.
Washington ExaminerIsrael Says It Struck New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel carried out an attack on the new leader of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza. Officials did not confirm whether the target was killed.
news.sky.comHamas Maintains Control Over Parts of Gaza
Hamas continues to exercise authority in areas of Gaza under its control. The group has kept its monopoly on the use of force in those zones.
foxnews.comU.S. Treasury Sanctions Four Individuals Linked to Pro-Hamas Flotilla
The Treasury Department sanctioned four individuals tied to a flotilla organized by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad. The action also targets members of Muslim Brotherhood networks aligned with Hamas.
nbcnews.comCaptured Hamas Document Details Seven-Day Training Course for 121 Recruits
A document found by Israeli forces outlines a compressed training program conducted during a ceasefire. The course covered weapons use, first aid, and tactics drawn from prior operations.
Washington ExaminerU.S. Sanctions Four Individuals Linked to Gaza Flotilla Groups
The State Department announced sanctions on four people connected to organizations supporting Gaza-bound flotillas. The action targets individuals accused of providing material support to Hamas.
Washington ExaminerIsraeli strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza City
Israeli forces conducted a strike in Gaza City on May 15 that killed a senior Hamas military commander. The operation removed the last figure described as holding unified battlefield authority over Hamas forces in the territory.
France 24Israel Says It Killed Hamas Military Commander Ezzedine Al-Haddad
Israeli officials announced Saturday that an airstrike killed Ezzedine Al-Haddad, the commander of Hamas's armed wing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is close to eliminating all planners of the October 7 attacks.
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france24.comNetanyahu Says IDF Thwarted Thousands of Drone Attacks Over Six Years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF has countered hundreds or thousands of drone and UAV attempts over the past six years. He also announced a new team to address Hezbollah FPV drones and said Israel is close to eliminating those who planned the Octobe…
The IndependentHamas Holds Internal Ballot for New Political Leader
Hamas has conducted a secret vote to select its first permanent political leader since the death of Yahya Sinwar. The outcome could affect the group's direction and relations with Israel and other regional actors.
dnaindia.comIsraeli military reports targeting Hamas operations commander in Gaza
Israeli military officials stated they targeted and eliminated Bahe Al-Baroud, identified as the commander of a Hamas-affiliated operations unit in Gaza. The action occurred yesterday according to the report.
france24.comIsrael Says It Killed Hamas Military Commander in Gaza Strike
Israeli forces killed a senior Hamas commander in an airstrike on a residential building in Gaza City. Hamas confirmed the death of the commander along with his wife and daughter.
BBC NewsSenior Hamas military commander killed in Israeli airstrike on residential building in Gaza City
Hamas has confirmed that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, commander of its armed wing, died in an Israeli strike on a residential building in central Gaza City. Israeli leaders stated he was one of the architects of the October 7 massacre and had refused to implement a U.S.-led disarmament…
France 24Israeli Military Kills Hamas Military Wing Leader in Gaza Airstrike
The Israeli military announced it killed the leader of Hamas's military wing in an airstrike on Gaza. An earlier report from French media said the strike targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad but could not confirm his status. The development comes amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East…
ibtimes.co.ukIsrael Kills Hamas Qassam Brigades Commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza Airstrike
Israeli forces struck a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City on May 15, 2026, killing the head of Hamas' military wing and six others. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said al-Haddad helped plan the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. The strike come…
al-monitor.comSeven Killed in Gaza City Strikes on Nakba Day
Israeli strikes on a residential building and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City killed at least seven Palestinians, including three women and a child, medical sources reported. The strikes occurred on the 78th anniversary of the Nakba as Israeli officials said they targeted the hea…
deccanchronicle.comIDF Strikes Hamas Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike
Israeli forces targeted Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre still in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a joint statement that the strike occurr…
nbcnews.comGazan Man Files First ICC Complaint Against Hamas Leaders
A man from Gaza submitted a filing to the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking investigation of 14 Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes against Palestinian civilians. The submission marks the first such action by a Palestinian against Hamas. To date the ICC has brought…
France 24UK-Based Network Linked to Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood Behind Red Ribbon Campaign
A campaign using red ribbons to highlight Palestinian detainees copied the format of an Israeli effort launched after the October 7, 2023 attacks. The Red Ribbon campaign first appeared in mid-November 2025. British activist Adnan Hmidan, who has ties to organizations linked to H…
israelnationalnews.comReport Links Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor Head to Hamas
A report released by Israel's Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry states that Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, cited in a New York Times opinion piece on alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners, is headed by a Hamas member. The organization provided evidentia…
israelnationalnews.comTrump Administration Prepares 15-Point Plan for Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
The Board of Peace for Gaza is developing a 15-point plan focused on the disarmament of Hamas. Officials view the disarmament as a central requirement for reconstruction efforts in the territory following the conflict. The plan addresses what the board describes as a key obstacle…
jpost.comIDF Prepares Plan for Return to Fighting in Gaza
The head of the IDF Southern Command presented a plan to the Chief of Staff for resuming combat operations in Gaza. The plan includes options for continued military activity in the territory. A security source linked the timing to the status of a potential ceasefire agreement wit…
france24.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 134 in Gaza, Including 14 Police
Israeli strikes in Gaza have risen sharply since April 8, with 120 Palestinians killed in the five weeks that followed, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The increase coincides with a pause in joint U.S. operations in Iran and comes as Israeli officials say Hamas is rebuildi…
BBC NewsIsrael Knesset Passes Law for Death Penalty and Public Trials for October 7 Attackers
Israel's Knesset approved legislation to create a special military tribunal that can impose the death penalty on those linked to the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. The measure, passed unanimously by those present, also mandates public trials with filmed proceedings.
rte.ieEU Sanctions Israeli Settlers and Hamas Figures
The European Union reached agreement on a new sanctions package targeting Israeli settlers who committed violence against Palestinians in the West Bank as well as far-right groups. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas announced the move after Hungary dropped its…
nbcnews.comIDF Kills Hamas Member Linked to 2023 Abduction and Dismantles Eight Tunnels
The Israeli military said it eliminated a Hamas member who participated in the abduction of Mia Schem from the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. The operation on April 29 followed intelligence analysis confirming the individual's identity. Separately, forces dismantled ei…
pbs.orgPalestinian-American Developer Bashar Masri Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging He Aided Hamas Through Gaza Hotels and Industrial Projects
Bashar Masri filed a motion on May 8 2026 in Miami federal court to dismiss a civil complaint brought by around 200 American plaintiffs. The lawsuit accuses him of aiding Hamas through his Gaza development projects. Masri's lawyers condemned the October 7 2023 attacks as barbaric…
uctoday.comUSAID Inspector General Investigation Finds 21 UNRWA Staff Allegedly Linked to Hamas or October 7 Attack
The USAID Office of Inspector General identified three teachers and one social worker among four additional current or former UNRWA employees alleged to have participated in holding hostages or the October 7, 2023 attacks. Evidence now supports that at least 21 UNRWA staffers wer…
pakistantoday.com.pkIsraeli Forces Kill Hamas Operatives in Northern Gaza Strikes
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing several Hamas operatives who posed an immediate threat to troops. The military said it identified an armed cell and suspects engaged in suspicious activity near the cease-fire line. Israeli forces…
nypost.comUSAID Investigation Finds Four More UNRWA Employees Linked to October 7 Attacks
A recent USAID investigation identified four additional UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks and have affiliations with Hamas. To date, such investigations have resulted in the suspension or disbarment of 21 individuals involved in the attacks or linke…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAbbas Loyalists Win Gaza Municipal Elections Majority
Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in recent Palestinian municipal elections, according to election officials. The vote marked the first inclusion of a Gaza city in nearly two decades and occurred amid ongoing conflict. Turnout varied between the West Bank and Ga…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHamas and UN Envoy to Resume Gaza Talks on Disarmament and Withdrawal in Cairo on Monday
Negotiations between Hamas and the Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, are scheduled to resume on Monday. The talks focus on the group's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and will take place in Cairo, Egypt's capital. Haaretz reported the developme…
France 24Palestinian Local Elections Held in West Bank and Deir al-Balah, Gaza, for First Time in Years
Palestinians participated in municipal elections on April 25, 2026, in the occupied West Bank and the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. This marked the first poll in Gaza since 2006, with Hamas and other groups not participating. Voter registration included nearly 1.5 million i…
gatestoneinstitute.orgHamas Rebuilding Capabilities During Gaza Ceasefire, Intelligence Report Indicates
Hamas is recovering its military and civilian control in Gaza amid the ongoing ceasefire, according to an intelligence document cited by N12 News. The group is recruiting new members and managing incoming goods while avoiding peace plan commitments. Security officials warn the si…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Designate CAIR as Terrorist Group
Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has introduced legislation directing the U.S. Treasury Department to label the Council on American-Islamic Relations a specially designated global terrorist. The bill cites CAIR's historical ties to Hamas, including involvement in a 1993 strategy…