Decision or stagnation in Gaza?
Eight months after the ceasefire, Hamas still controls half of Gaza
Izz al-Din al-Haddad
Hamas replaces military wing leader, IDF reports 19 Gaza ceasefire violations May 6–20
Hamas has reportedly selected longstanding member Mohammed Odeh to lead the group’s so-called military wing, the Al Qassam Brigades. The news was first reported by Saudi newspaper Asharq...
Op-eds
Hamas commander Izz al Din al Haddad targeted in Israeli airstrike
Izz al Din al Haddad. (Khaled Safi on X) Israeli military aircraft attacked an apartment building in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood on Friday, targeting Hamas’s military chief, Izz al Din al...
Op-eds
Palestinian factions mourn death of Iran’s leader, stop short of threatening retaliation
Palestinian armed groups issued statements mourning the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials who were killed in a joint American-Israeli military...
Op-eds
Israel expands push into Gaza City center with 3 IDF divisions
Elements of three Israel Defense Forces (IDF) divisions began to expand operations into Gaza City on September 16, the Israeli military said. The ground offensive is part of Gideon’s Chariots...
Op-eds
Hamas’ Chief Negotiator Is a Terrorist, Not a Peacemaker
Khalil al-Hayya helped plan the October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel and has called it a ‘source of pride.’
Op-eds
Israel to Reduce Scope of Reserve Forces Across Several Fronts
Zamir Orders Reserve Reduction: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a reduction in the number of reserve forces deployed to active combat zones in Gaza, Lebanon, the...
Flash Briefs
Who will replace Muhammad Sinwar as the leader of Hamas in Gaza?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the death of Hamas chief Muhammad Sinwar during a parliamentary session on May 28. Netanyahu said that Sinwar was eliminated in a May 13 strike...