US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a conversation regarding the events in the Gaza Strip. The two parties discussed efforts to prevent the return of Hamas's control in the enclave,
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
Israel has failed to defeat Hamas, but Palestinians in Gaza express mixed feelings about the group remaining in power.
The American Academy of Pediatrics sent a letter asking the State Department to investigate the well-being of a physician in Gaza identified as a member of Hamas
The sources said that while Hamas has successfully recruited new members, many are young and untrained and are being used for simple security purposes.
Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself – and a failure for Israel.
Hamas remained in power through four previous wars with Israel. With help from Iran it steadily enhanced its capabilities, extended the range of its rockets and built deeper and longer tunnels to hide from Israeli airstrikes. By Oct. 7, 2023, it had an army of tens of thousands in organized battalions.
The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very ...
Antony Blinken has a book deal that promises a look at Biden administration responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises.
The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) as America’s 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump’s cabinet on the day of