The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

BBC taking ‘nowhere near enough action’ over Gaza documentary – Nandy

The broadcaster has apologised for the making of the programme, about children living in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Trump warns people of Gaza ‘you are dead’ if Hamas does not release hostages

Roughly 60 hostages remain in Gaza – with 35 of them believed to be dead

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

US and Hamas chiefs hold secret talks on Israeli hostages

Hamas official says no progress made but step itself was ‘promising’ and more talks expected

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

The Guardian view on Israel’s aid blockade: pushing Palestinians toward catastrophe

Editorial: A pan-Arab coalition resists US-Israeli policy on Gaza, while Donald Trump’s reported Hamas talks signal a potential reversal of longstanding strategy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Israel’s new army chief Eyal Zamir says Hamas mission ‘not accomplished’

Outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi calls for a wider examination of the failures on October 7, 2023.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2025

US Bypassing Israel to Directly Engage With Hamas in Secret Talks to Release Hostages: Report

The Trump administration has been meeting with Hamas officials, marking the first time U.S. officials have directly engaged with the group while bypassing Israel.

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Israel’s Shin Bet says Netanyahu policies helped pave way for 7 October

Report by security agency says ‘policy of quiet’ towards Hamas allowed it to build up resources for 2023 attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Israel’s Gaza aid freeze risks breaking international law, UK and allies warn

The UK, France and Germany said humanitarian aid ‘should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool’.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Israelis Bid Farewell To Hostage In Emotional Kibbutz Funeral

Dozens of mourners gathered Wednesday in Nir Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel near Gaza, to bid farewell to Ohad Yahalomi, whose body was returned by Hamas last month.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025

Israel's New Army Chief Says Mission Against Hamas 'Not Accomplished'

Israel's newly appointed military chief Eyal Zamir said Wednesday that his country's mission to defeat Hamas was not yet accomplished, with his inauguration coming at a precarious moment for the fragile truce in Gaza.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025