Hamas
Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni Islamic terrorist organization that operates primarily in Gaza and the West Bank, with holdings in Arab countries throughout the Middle East.
Hamas was an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood political movement, and was established in 1987 in the wake of the First Intifada. According to Hamas’s charter, the organization was established to liberate Palestine from Israel in order to establish an Islamic state. It holds aspirations on all territory between the Mediterranean seas and the Jordan river, and refuses to acknowledge Israel in any capacity.
The group has a military wing, known as the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades. Hamas has used a wide range of tactics, but it does not discriminate in its targets, and often targets civilians. It is recognized by most Western states as a terrorist organization. Hamas has engaged in a number of military confrontations with Israel. Its military wing has employed tactics such as suicide bombings, rocket attacks, kidnapping attempts, and tunnel infiltrations against Israeli soldiers and civilians.
In 2006, the Palestinians held legislative elections in Gaza, but when Hamas won, there was a civil war, and Hamas seized full control of the Strip. Under Hamas, Gaza has been in a longstanding state of conflict with Israel. From the 2005 Israeli disengagement onwards, Hamas has continued to commit terrorist attacks against Israelis from Gaza, and several operations have been fought to quell Hamas attacks, including 2008's Cast Lead, 2011's Pillar of Defense, 2014's Protective Edge, 2021's Guardian of the Walls, and 2024's Operation Swords of Iron.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists carried out an unprecedented invasion of southern Israel under the cover of widespread rocket-fire, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds to serve as hostages in Gaza. This started the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, which has seen the IDF carry out numerous strikes in Gaza and carrying out a ground invasion to wipe the terrorist group out.
In the year since, the IDF has managed to take out most of Hamas's leadership, including Saleh al-Arouri, Mohammed Deif, Yahya Sinwar, and Ismail Haniyeh.
Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: We do not see the Israeli people as our enemy
Abu Shabab even hinted at a future in politics: "We will be what our people want us to be. We will not impose any political system on their will."
IDF operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza City overnight while IAF strikes over 90 terror targets
Syrian presidency announces 'comprehensive' ceasefire in Sweida, IAF strikes 90 targets in Gaza
Antony Blinken: US, partners 85% done on Gaza ceasefire before Trump
Israel has 'made significant strides' in Qatar talks, Hamas is curbing progress - Israeli official
"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said.
Hamas says it will not agree to an interim truce if latest round of talks fail
The terrorist organization also said that if an agreement was not reached in the latest round of ceasefire talks, the group would not agree to an interim truce or partial hostage deal in the future.
IDF confirms death of Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7
Muhammad Uthayn, Commander of Hamas’ Daraj Tuffah Battalion and one of the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, was confirmed killed by the IDF.
Biden-era tax dollars funded anti-Netanyahu, judicial reform protest groups, US gov't report finds
The investigation also revealed that the administration may have funded groups with ties to US-designated terrorist organizations such as Hamas.
Israel at War day 651: What's going on in Syria, Yemen?
Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria • Netanyahu tells pope hostage talks progressing • Hamas claims it proposed releasing all hostages • IDF confirms deaths of four terrorists in Gaza
Israel makes progress on Gaza talks, Hamas may have 'minor' comments, sources tell 'Post'
One mediator described Israel’s new map as “a breakthrough,” though sources believe at least a few more days well be needed to reach a final agreement.
Senior Hamas commander altered appearance to hide from IDF, Arabic spox. says
A photo that shows how Izzadine Haddad, the commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, changed his appearance was found in a terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital.
IDF builds secret northern Gaza outpost that will stop future Hamas invasions
The Jerusalem Post visited a new, secluded IDF outpost dubbed "Israela," built to prevent any future potential invasion from the Gaza Strip.
WATCH: IDF kills terrorists, destroys tunnels in Gaza, Lebanon strikes
The IDF killed Hassan Ahmed Sabra, a commander in Hezbollah's naval force, and Iyad Nasr, deputy commander of Hamas's Jabalya Battalion, who was involved in the October 7 massacre.
Exodigo’s underground mapping technology draws attention with $96m. series B funding boost
The IDF has been working for years and even had a brigade-size unit, whose task is to develop new technologies and tactics for underground warfare.
'Yahud' should be translated as Jews, not Israelis, experts tell 'Post' in light of BBC inquiry
The BBC stated there were no issues with translating Arab word Yahud as "Jews," "Israel," or “Israeli forces,” despite criticism from Arabic CAMERA earlier in 2025.
