The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 15

Gaza City hospital under ‘imminent’ threat’ after Israeli military order, says Palestinian Red Crescent group; Hamas releases two US hostages

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023

Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas

It seems that the Turkish president is once again ready to burn bridges with Israel.

Foreign Policy · Oct 20, 2023

Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices

Fifty years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the current crisis in the Middle East has the potential to disrupt global oil supplies and raise prices

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Ilhan Omar reveals death threat voicemails over her Israel-Hamas war comments

‘I fear for my children and have to speak to them about remaining vigilant because you just never know,’ Ms Omar said

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Stocks Slump as Middle East Tensions Persist

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.50%. Stocks on Friday retreated, with the S&P 500,...

Barchart · Oct 20, 2023

Trita Parsi: Is De-escalation Feasible in the Middle East?

Parsi, from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, talks with Zach and Liz about the Israel-Hamas war.

Reason · Oct 20, 2023

Verified images: What we know about the al-Ahli hospital blast in Gaza

Confusion still reigns over the cause of the explosion at al-Ahli hospital in Gaza on October 17. Hamas points to an Israeli missile, while the Israeli armed forces claim that the explosion was caused by a rocket misfired by Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad. Here's what we know based on…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2023

Delivering aid during war is tricky − here’s what to know about what Gaza relief operations may face

The 2.2 million people who live in Gaza are facing economic isolation and experiencing incessant bombardment. Their supplies of essential resources, including food and water, are quickly dwindling.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023

Biden ‘overjoyed’ by release of two American hostages kidnapped by Hamas

Mother-and-daughter pair are now with the Israeli Defence Forces after being turned over to the Red Cross by Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

US mother and daughter released from Hamas captivity after Qatar brokers deal

Hostages Judith Raanan and daughter Natalie, 17, taken via Egypt to Israeli army base to be reunited with family

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023