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IDF kills Hamas battalion commander in northern Gaza strike

Later on Tuesday, the IDF announced it killed Mohsen Farid Said Abu Hadaf last week, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist who infiltrated the Kissufim area during the October 7 massacre.

The IDF released a statement detailing the killing of Ahmad Batash, commander of the Jabaliya Battalion in the Northern Gaza Brigade of Hamas.
Newly elected Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. PremiumPremium

Gaza war 'has not erased Hamas' - now, it is rebuilding its political and regional clout

(FILE PHOTO) A Palestinian man inspects the site of Wednesday's Israeli strike on a house whose residents were pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate, in Gaza City, July 30, 2026.

IDF targets Hamas commanders in Gaza, Palestinian sources say nine killed in strikes

A woman walks past a mural depicting football player Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during the Catalans' title parade, painted by Palestinian artists on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City on May 13, 2026.

Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns


Jewish Chronicle fires freelance journalist Elon Perry after false reporting on Gaza war

The Jewish Chronicle has fired freelance journalist Elon Perry after an investigation revealed his report on Hamas's plan to smuggle hostages to Iran was false.

 Elon Perry.

Israel-Hamas War day 311: What happened in Israel and Iran?

Netanyahu slams Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount ascent • Hamas claim to kill hostage, wound two female hostages

 Israeli security forces at the scene of a shooting attack in the Jordan Valley, on August 11, 2024

Hamas demands release of Marwan Barghouti in hostage deal - report

Mediators, including the US, reportedly expressed support for Barghouti's release.

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Five of Sinwar's greatest allies eliminated in attack on Gaza terror tunnel - report

Ruhi Mushtaha, a close associate of Sinwar, was one of five terrorists eliminated, according to Saudi media.

 Yahya Sinwar

In the crosshairs: Gazans complain they weren’t told hostages were being held nearby 

Neighbors complained that had they known the hostages were being held nearby, they would have moved or hid to protect themselves from being caught in the crosshairs.

 Rescued hostages Noa Argamani, Andrey Kozlov, Shlomi Ziv, and Almog Meir

Israel-Hamas War day 285: What is happening in Gaza, the Middle East?

Bibi accused of sabotaging hostage deal • IDF destroys Hamas tunnels in Rafah • Groups protest Netanyahu's trip to Congress

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 13, 2024.

Gaza-based CNN freelance journalist worked with, supported Hamas, watchdog report finds

Between selfies with senior Hamas officials and constant sharing of Hamas terrorist propaganda, Abdel Qader Sabbah's profile depicted clear connections to the organization.

 Palestinian Hamas terrorists take part in a rally during the 35th anniversary of Hamas founding, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, December 14, 2022.

Pro-Palestinian activism doesn't actually try to solve the issue, says relative of Gazan casualties

Alkhatib wrote of how some activists rejected him, considering him “a traitor” for escaping the conflict and prioritizing his personal safety.

 A Hamas flag at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York

Israel-Hamas War Day 250: What's happening in Gaza, Middle East?

Israel kills most senior Hezbollah commander since start of war • Hamas rejects ceasefire-hostage agreement

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. June 11, 2024.

IDF eliminates terrorists as they planned terror attacks within UNRWA school

The terrorists eliminated had been planning an imminent attack on Israel, using the school as a civilian shield for their terrorist activities.

 An infographic of the Hamas container within the UNRWA school grounds. June 7, 2024.