Hamas suffered a severe blow last fall when Israel killed Yahya Sinwar, the group’s leader and strategist behind the Oct. 7 attacks. But now the U.S.-designated terrorist group has another Sinwa ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

Experts discuss how long rebuilding Gaza's $18.5 billion of damaged infrastructure could take after 15 months of conflict.

Qassam’s spokesperson in his speech this week allows a glimpse into Hamas’s religiously motivated modus operandi.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Crowds of people gathered around vehicles carrying three hostages ...

Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the ...

Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of a ...

The first phase of a deal between Israel and Hamas involves a six-week pause in fighting as well as the release of 33 ...

Hamas has survived Israel’s 15-month war in the Gaza Strip. Now, the militant group is replenishing its ranks, although restocking its weapons supplies will be more difficult.

The war between Israel and Hamas is on pause after both sides agreed to a structured ceasefire and hostage swap. The deal doesn’t end the war, but puts a stop to fighting for now in hopes of ...

Israel launched the war after Hamas carried out its unprecedented terrorist attack, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage. The total number of dead in Gaza represents a little ...

By The Associated Press Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down ...