Hamas, Gaza and Israel

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks
It is unusual for Sheikh Mohammed to be publicly involved in the mediation process. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of blocking Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel and Hamas on Wednesday accused each other of obstructing negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, after Israel withdrew its negotiators from the talks the previous day. Israeli media reported on Wednesday that the refusal by the Palestinian Islamist militia Hamas to hand over a list of the names of the hostages it still holds is hindering progress in the negotiations.
Israeli hostage, cease-fire negotiations stall as White House blames Hamas
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza cease-fire and free the remaining Israelis held hostage there remained stalled Friday as the White House laid blame on the Palestinian militants.
White House optimistic about Gaza cease-fire as talks stall over holidays
Hamas is to blame for raising last-minute obstacles, per White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
White House: No update on hostage talks, but Hamas remains the obstacle
Asked for an update on the ongoing hostage talks, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says he doesn’t have one to give, while insisting that Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal.
Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals during a raid
The Health Ministry in Gaza says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of the last functioning hospitals in northern ...
As Hopes Rise for Gaza Cease-Fire, Conditions There Have Worsened
Human rights organizations and residents describe the situation in the enclave as getting more desperate. Here is a closer ...
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Israel army says ends raid against 'Hamas centre' in north Gaza hospital
Israel's military said on Saturday it had ended its raid on "a Hamas command centre" in a north Gaza hospital and detained ...
Removing Hamas from central Gaza is the key to removing its leverage
Despite IDF operating in Gaza for more than a year, Hamas believes it is winning the war with its control of central Gaza.
IDF steadily expanding presence in temporary Gaza buffer zone: report
The Israeli military has been steadily expanding its presence along a strategic corridor that splits the Gaza Strip in half ...
Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain
Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of ...
Israel Army Says Ends Operation Against 'Hamas Centre' In North Gaza Hospital
Israel's military said Saturday it had ended its raid on "a Hamas command centre" in a north Gaza hospital and had detained its director, accusing him of being a Hamas operative.
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Feigning Shock Over Gaza
Success in the war against Hamas begets new allegations of war crimes that turn out to be untrue.