Israel started tightening the noose in May with an effort to flush out militants and destroy the extensive tunnel system where Hamas has hidden fighters, hostages and weapons throughout the conflict. The strategy was to cut off sections of the underground web from one another, said Israeli military officials.

Hamas has replenished its fighting force to some 20,000 terrorists, with the group benefiting as its members levy taxes on imported goods and police the streets of Gaza — moves that threaten the

A cease-fire after two years of war with Israel has allowed Hamas to tighten its grip on power again. “It’s still standing,” one Israeli official said.

We are open to have a comprehensive approach in order to avoid further escalation,” said Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ decision-making political bureau.

Bill Maher and Ana Kasparian engaged in a heated debate about Israel's military actions and Palestinian casualties on the latest "Club Random" podcast episode.

Abu Shabab's death would be a boost to Hamas, which branded him a collaborator and ordered its fighters to kill or capture him.

The Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, pushed back on claims that his country supports or finances Hamas, telling Tucker Carlson in an interview at the 2025 Doha Forum that Hamas is only there because the Obama administration asked Qatar to take them,