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Hamas

US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists

Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood hold Jordanian flags and chant slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman, Jordan, April 13, 2018. The placard reads: \"Jerusalem our capital\". REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood hold Jordanian flags and chant slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman, Jordan, April 13, 2018. The placard reads: \"Jerusalem our capital\". REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel, sources say

Mr Khalil Al-Hayya (left) and Mr Khaled Meshaal are seen as front runners for the helm at a vital moment Hamas.
Mr Khalil Al-Hayya (left) and Mr Khaled Meshaal are seen as front runners for the helm at a vital moment Hamas.

Israeli-backed group kills a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza, threatens more attacks

Mourners perform funeral prayers for senior Hamas police officer Mahmoud Al-Astal, who was killed on Monday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed
Mourners perform funeral prayers for senior Hamas police officer Mahmoud Al-Astal, who was killed on Monday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, three months on from truce

Mourners hug each other during the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Haseeb Alwazeer
Mourners hug each other during the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Haseeb Alwazeer

Trump set to name Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ to advance rocky truce

US President Donald Trump will chair the "Board of Peace", which is designed to drive the transformation of Gaza.
US President Donald Trump will chair the "Board of Peace", which is designed to drive the transformation of Gaza.

US judge dismisses lawsuit by Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza

The sun sets over north Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, July 28, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
The sun sets over north Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, July 28, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Obituary: Mohammad Sinwar- the Hamas military chief who said striking Israel was 'easier than drinking water'

A screengrab shows according to the Israeli Army, Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar, taken from a handout video, released December 17, 2023. Israeli Army/Handout via REUTERS
A screengrab shows according to the Israeli Army, Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar, taken from a handout video, released December 17, 2023. Israeli Army/Handout via REUTERS

Israeli airstrike kills two in Gaza, Israel says targeted Hamas militant

Hamas says search resumes for last Israeli hostage’s body in Gaza

Mrs Talik Gvili, the mother of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, lighting a candle in Tel Aviv on Dec 21, 2025. The body of Mr Gvili remains in Gaza.
Mrs Talik Gvili, the mother of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, lighting a candle in Tel Aviv on Dec 21, 2025. The body of Mr Gvili remains in Gaza.

Israel-backed militia kill two Hamas operatives in Gaza, militia says

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.