Hamas, Israel and hostages

Israeli military actions had 'influence' on Hamas' killing of six hostages, report finds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed and wounded in Russia's Kursk region and warned that Pyongyang could send more personnel and equipment for Moscow's army.
Israeli confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.
Israel says Rafah military operations led to killing of 6 Gaza hostages by Hamas
An investigation into the August incident found that the victims were murdered just before troops reached them.
Israeli defense minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the first time publicly to Israel's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions between Tehran and its arch-enemy Israel in a region shaken by Israel's war in Gaza and the conflict in Lebanon.
Israel Probe Finds Troops' Presence Led To Killing Of Six Gaza Hostages
The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza likely led to the killing by Hamas of six hostages in August.
Hamas reports Israeli attack on Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp
Hamas on Monday said the Israel Defense Forces killed or wounded at least 50 people in an air and ground assault on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara reports.
Israel claims responsibility for killing Hamas leader Haniyeh
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday (December 23) for the first time publicly to Israel's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions between Tehran and its arch-enemy Israel in a region shaken by Israel's war in Gaza and the conflict in Lebanon.

Katzir, Hamas

My grandfather is Hamas’ oldest hostage — and Hanukkah is dark without him
We used to call him the Light of the Family, with that big smile that would spread warmth wherever he went. Now, that light ...
Opinion: How our words about the Israel-Hamas war can add to hostilities — or help on a path to peace
As a writer with an Israeli mother and Palestinian father, I have seen language be weaponized, causing both sides to overlook ...
America Demands Hamas Return Its Hostages
Trump said there would be ‘hell to pay’ if the terror group keeps holding them. On this both political parties agree.
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Top stories of 2024: Hamas attack, Gaza war effects felt in Richmond
The Hamas-led attack on Israel impacted Richmond in multiple ways, from the killing of former resident Hersh Goldberg-Polin, ...
Hamas' Gaza death toll questioned as new report says its led to 'widespread inaccuracies and distortion'
A new report from a U.K. based think tank found what it says are many inaccuracies in the numbers being reported by the Hamas ...
Middle East latest: Israeli’s defense minister acknowledges it killed Hamas leader
Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 20 people. One of the strikes overnight and ...
IDF commander injured in West Bank vehicle explosion, IAF strikes Hamas terrorist in Khan Yunis
Katz threatens to assassinate Houthi leaders •IDF fighting continues in Gaza • Israel buys more Arrow air defense missiles.