The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

The former Labour Leader has again been criticised for releasing a controversial statement that does not condemn Hamas as a proscribed terrorist organisation.

Itay Chen was captured by the militant group shortly after the deadly attack on October 7, during which 1,200 Israeli civilians were killed. His father Ruby spoke with Bel Trew in Tel Aviv

Qatari official tells The Independent that the world must use ‘momentum’ from the truce to end war

Israel to release prisoners in exchange for hostages, sparking market rally

Iran-backed group warns of response to any Israeli escalation; talks held with Hamas and Lebanese Armed Forces

There has been a delay in the expected release of some 50 Israeli hostages. The deal is still being finalised in Qatar, where senior Hamas leadership is based. A high-ranking member of Israel's Mossad secret service is there talking to Hamas. The deal, as publicised thus far, involves 50 hostages…

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In meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez proposes international peace talks.

Amid high tensions over captives-for-prisoners swap, far-right Israeli minister demands clampdown on celebrations.