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Hamas sets conditions for peace talks

Head of Hamas’ political bureau Ismail Haniyeh has stated the faction is open to negotiations to end the war with Israel in the Gaza Strip, but stressed that any final deal would have to lead to an independent Palestinian state.

Israel begins flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater “on a limited basis”: US

The Israelis informed the US that they have begun “carefully testing out” flooding some of Gaza's tunnels with seawater “on a limited basis” to test the ability to degrade the tunnel network on a larger scale, an American official told CNN on Tuesday.

Hamas says to free Israeli captives only if demands are met

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has stressed it will never buckle under the pressure of incessant Israeli attacks on Gaza to release Israeli captives it took in early October unless its demands are met.

Hamas part of Palestinian political landscape: PA premier

The Hamas group is part of the Palestinian political landscape, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh stated Sunday.

Erdogan says Israel to pay heavy price if Hamas members targeted in Turkey

Israel would pay a very heavy price if it targets Hamas members in Turkey, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned.

Hamas raps US for repeating Israel’s allegations over “sexual violence”

Hamas has taken US President Joe Biden to task for waging a smear campaign against the Palestinian resistance movement following the surprise Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel in early October.

Flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater ‘a good idea’: Israel

Israel’s so-called Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi commented on reports that Israel aims to flood Hamas’s tunnel network in the Gaza Strip, saying “It’s a good idea.”

Hamas says Israel’s threats to kill group leaders reflect political, military crises

A senior Hamas official has stated the resistance group is unfazed by Israel’s recent threats to assassinate its leaders and that making them reveals Tel Aviv’s political and military crises.

Hamas: Biden, Blinken complicit in Israeli crimes against Gazans

A senior official of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has stressed US President Joe Biden and his Secretary of State Antony Blinken are complicit in Israel’s war crimes against Palestinians, including its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Israel planning global assassination campaign against Hamas: Report

Israeli spies are preparing to assassinate Hamas leaders living in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar once the war with the Palestinian group is over in Gaza, officials have told the Wall Street Journal. The operation was reportedly planned more than a month ago, but postponed so that hostage negotiations could take place.

Hamas frees 14 more captives in sixth phase of swap deal with Israel

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has released 14 more hostages it had been holding since an operation staged against Israel in early October.

Hamas scores major victory in Gaza war: Israeli think tank

An Israeli independent think-tank reported the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has scored more victories against Israel during the war on Gaza.

Hamas attack originally planned for April: Report

The Gaza-based Palestinian armed group, Hamas, originally sought to carry out its October 7 attack on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which fell on April 5 this year, sources in Israel's military intelligence say.

Iran confirms mediation for release of Thai nationals by Hamas

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has confirmed reports that Tehran mediated the release of Thai hostages by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

Iran says to keep supporting Palestinian nation, resistance groups

The Iranian foreign minister has reaffirmed Tehran’s full support for the Palestinian nation and resistance groups fighting Israeli occupation.

Netanyahu urges Mossad to assassinate Hamas leaders around the globe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the Mossad to take action against Hamas leaders wherever they are. Hamas officials are based amongst other places in Qatar, Lebanon and Turkey.

Hamas leader says they are “close to reaching a truce agreement” with Israel

Hamas is “close to reaching a truce deal” with Israel, the Palestinian group's political chief Ismail Haniyeh has said in a statement posted on Telegram.

Almost half of Israel’s spy balloons inoperable during Hamas attack: Report

Three of Israel's seven reconnaissance aerostats, which could have warned the Israeli authorities of Hamas' October 7 attack, were inoperable that day because of the government's failure to upgrade and maintain the equipment, Daily Mail has reported, citing security sources.

Hamas denies “false” Reuters report regarding Haniyeh meeting with Iran Leader

A member of Hamas's political bureau said the news published by Reuters claiming that the Iranian supreme leader has announced that Iran will not enter into a war for Hamas is false and pure slander.

Former Iran FM Zarif: Israel’s own-made image of invincibility shattered after Hamas attack

Iran’s former foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Israeli’s foreign policy builds on two components, namely being oppressed and invincibility.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran to stand by Palestinians

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian resistance against Israel.

Russia slams France’s initiative to create coalition to fight Hamas

Paris’ idea to create a coalition against Palestinian movement Hamas is fraught with further escalation in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Hamas delegation headed by Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on official visit

A delegation of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas headed by the chief of its political bureau Ismail Haniyeh, has arrived in Tehran.

Hamas delegation visits Saudi Arabia to mend ties

A delegation of senior officials from the Palestinian Hamas movement has traveled to Saudi Arabia as the two sides try to revive relations.

Media: Top Hamas leaders to visit Saudi Arabia following Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement

A delegation of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Palestinian media reported, describing it as a major development as Israel’s hopes of forging official ties with Riyadh appear to dwindle further.

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