The Latest Breaking News from the Qassam Brigades

Israel says it is scaling down north Gaza operations. What does that mean?

The Israeli army did not claim to have destroyed Hamas’s forces, but rather to have eliminated its ‘senior commanders’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024

Why is Lebanon home to so many Palestinian refugees and leaders?

An estimated 270,000 Palestinians live in the country. Their story is one of war, displacement and a struggle to return.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024

Who were the Hamas officials killed in Beirut?

Along with leader Saleh al-Arouri, other significant members of Hamas died in Tuesday’s blast.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024

‘Extremely challenging’: Israel’s Gaza ground assault faces stumbles

A week into the ground war, Israeli forces are trying to isolate Hamas in north Gaza. But Hamas is prepared, too.

Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023

Israel-Gaza war: What we know about the captives taken by Hamas

Hamas says it is ready to release its prisoners in exchange for the freedom of all Palestinians jailed by Israel.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Telegram restricts access to Hamas channels on Google, Apple stores

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov previously defended the platform’s loose moderation policies amid continuing Israel-Hamas war.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

What is Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades?

Gaza-based Qassam Brigades has been waging an armed resistance against Israeli occupation since its founding in 1992.

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023

Israeli soldier killed during ground raid in Gaza, Israel’s army says

Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, claims to have pushed Israeli forces back into Israel during the raid.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023

‘We will come from the ground’: Israel’s goals in a ground invasion of Gaza

As an invasion appears imminent, Israel has several reasons – even if lofty – for carrying out such an offensive.

Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023