The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

Will Hamas Distance Itself from Confrontation with Israel?

Hamas movement, which has been ruling Gaza since 2007, has left the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) alone in confronting Israel’s attacks on the enclave. This is not the first time that Hamas distances itself from such a confrontation, a tactic that Israel succeeded in imposing on the Strip twice, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022

Timeline: Major flare-ups between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza and the militant Islamic Jihad group fired rockets into Israel on Sunday, the third day of violence that has killed about 30 Palestinians and sent Israelis in southern areas and cities including Tel Aviv into shelters.

Reuters · Aug 7, 2022

Israel’s assault on Gaza: What we know so far

At least 31 people killed so far in attacks on Gaza, in the worst flare-up since the last major attack in May 2021.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2022

24 Dead, Including 6 Children, in Spiraling Gaza Violence

The death toll from escalating violence in Gaza had risen to 24 on Sunday, including six children, as Israel extended its bombardment of Palestinian militants who have retaliated with a barrage of rockets. The updated count from health authorities in the Hamas-run territory said six children were among those killed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022

Israel, militants trade fire as Gaza death toll climbs to 29, including women and children

Israeli air strikes flatten homes in Gaza as Palestinian rocket barrages into southern Israel persist for a second day, raising fears of another major escalation in the Mideast conflict.

ABC News · Aug 7, 2022

At least 24 Palestinians killed as Israeli airstrikes pound Gaza for second day

Four children killed on Saturday as tensions escalate

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

‘Enough!’: Exhausted Gazans Again under Fire

With empty streets and drawn curtains, Gaza feels like a ghost town.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Gaza attack: What is the Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

Palestinian Islamic Jihad was founded in 1981 with the aim of establishing a Palestinian state in occupied territories.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022

Israel says it's prepared for "week of operations" in Gaza as fighting intensifies

At least 15 Palestinians, including a 5-year-old girl, have been killed since fighting began on Friday.

Axios · Aug 6, 2022

Explainer: Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the group targeted by Israel in Gaza

Israeli officials say air strikes on Gaza have targeted the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement rather than Hamas, the militant group which rules the enclave. What is the difference between the two groups?

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022