Israel and Hamas

Hamas refutes reports about readiness to release hostages

Hamas refutes reports about readiness to release hostages

Hamas has denied claims that it allegedly agreed to release between seven and nine hostages in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, Hamas Spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said. …

Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage

Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage

The Hamas radical movement released a U.S.-Israeli hostage yesterday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that Edan Alexander, an Israeli-U.S. hostage who was released from the captivity in the Gaza Strip, has safely …

Hamas condemns Israeli for cutting power to Gaza

Hamas condemns Israeli for cutting power to Gaza

Hamas condemned Israel’s decision to cut off Gaza’s electricity supply, accusing it of “cheap and unacceptable blackmail”. Member of Hamas's Politburo Izzat al-Rishq said that the …

Hamas preparing to release 6 hostages this week

Hamas preparing to release 6 hostages this week

The Palestinian movement Hamas confirmed it will release Arbel Yehud and two other hostages “before Friday” in addition to three hostages being set free on Saturday. This confirms …