Hamas has recently been in the news due to its involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict, ongoing military operations in Gaza, and the organization's militant activities. Reports have highlighted incidents such as attacks on buildings in Jenin, the kidnapping and murder of individuals, and clashes with Israeli forces. Additionally, there have been discussions about indirect talks between top U.S. officials and Iran, as well as the impact of Hamas on the situation in Gaza.
Hamas, an acronym for Harakat al-Muqawamah al-Islamiyya (Islamic Resistance Movement), is a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist militant organization. Founded in 1987 during the First Intifada, Hamas has been designated as a terrorist group by several countries. The group operates primarily in the Palestinian territories, with a strong presence in Gaza. Hamas is known for its armed resistance against Israel, as well as its social service programs and governance activities in the areas under its control. The organization's charter calls for the establishment of an Islamic state in historic Palestine and rejects any recognition of Israel.
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The United Nations’ top court is opening two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to make sure Israel halts its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
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She has been under scrutiny for her response to student protests.
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The pier was successfully anchored on Thursday, with around 500 tonnes of aid expected to enter the Palestinian territory in the coming days.
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Protesters leave voluntarily as cops move in; school publishes examples of over 1,000 complaints about pro-Palestinian protests, including antisemitic harassment of students
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The men were killed as they were fighting in a dense area, a spokesman said, adding that the incident was “under review.”
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A mix of pro-terrorist networks, sympathetic faculty and wavering response by authorities is blamed for extremist violence at the heart of academia
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Bodies of Amit Buskila and Itzhak Gelerenter also recovered from Gaza as Israel says 129 hostages remain in captivity
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Finance minister says he'll submit plan for cabinet approval; trade can be resumed if Turkey's next leader ‘is sane and not a hater of Israel'
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Iran-backed group says it fired missiles at USS Mason and assaulted ship named 'Destiny;' no immediate confirmation from US 5th Fleet
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UK’s top diplomat will raise attack on convoys with Israeli government.
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With another forced mass expulsion under way, Palestinian resilience is collapsing, giving way to pain and despair.
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Israeli forces said last week troops were returning to Jabalia to prevent Islamist militants re-grouping there
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The secretary of state said active fighting in the area was taking a toll after Israel had taken some steps to improve assistance.
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Sheikh Mohammed says images of war in Gaza will lead to further radicalization in region, but Israel says Rafah operation necessary to eliminate Hamas
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A humanoid AI robot gave a commencement speech at a university in New York over the weekend. Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, spoke to more than 2,000 people at D’Youville University in Buffalo to give a speech normally reserved for high-profile fi
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Israel's leadership is hellbent on destroying Hamas, but top US diplomats aren't sure that's even possible.
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The U.S. military has finished installing a floating pier for delivering humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, besieged after seven months of fighting in the Israel-Hamas war
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Israel’s military has issued new evacuation orders for parts of the southern Gazan city, deepening fears that it will proceed with a ground invasion despite international warnings.
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Benny Gantz, a centrist member of leadership, presented the prime minister with an ultimatum that demanded a plan for the future of Israel’s war.
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Israel has lashed out at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "completely divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.