Gaza City

Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis

Although Hamas only controls half of Gaza, it still runs the lives of 2 million civilians and seeks out new leadership amid targeted eliminations by the IDF.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike at the Ghaith Camp west of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, January 31, 2026

Hamas ramping up 'psychological warfare' on Gazans, Khan Yunis militia leader tells 'Post'

Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, April 7, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills three Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes this week

A still from the video footage of terrorist Ahmad Bayouk during the October 7 massacre.

IDF strikes October 7 terrorist, PIJ commander in Gaza following ceasefire violations


IDF: 550,000 out of one million civilians have fled Gaza City

At the initial stages of evacuations a couple of weeks ago, only around 70,000 civilians fled. By early last week, the numbers had risen to around 250,000.

Displaced Palestinians, fleeing northern Gaza due to an Israeli military operation, move southward after Israeli forces ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate to the south, in the central Gaza Strip, September 17, 2025.

Hamas rebuilds Gaza City tunnels, IDF halts underground op. fearing hostages present - N12

As many as 10,000 terrorists are understood to be hiding out in Gaza City.

IDF soldiers operate in Gaza City, September 17, 2025.

Israeli soldier moderately wounded by Hamas sniper fire in Gaza City area as incursion intensifies

The IDF targeted underground terrorist infrastructure, weapons depots, and terrorist cells.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on September 20, 2025.

Hamas publishes archive photo of remaining 48 hostages, labeling them each as 'Ron Arad'

The terrorist organization said that "the fate of the hostages will be like Ron Arad," referencing the IAF navigator who was taken captive in Lebanon.

The picture released by Hamas that has reach of the remaining hostages label with IAF navigator Ron Arad's name and a number.

COGAT accuses Hamas of firing at UN vehicles, IDF transfers thousands more soldiers to Gaza City

Hostage families demonstrate for deal • IDF soldier moderately wounded in Gaza City • Egypt threatens to send troops • IDF to increase forces in West Bank ahead of holidays

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on September 20, 2025.

Terrorists loot aid trucks of baby formula in Gaza City, UNICEF and COGAT confirm

While UNICEF named the parties only as “armed individuals,” COGAT announced that Hamas had robbed the aid trucks.

Baby formula-filled aid trucks looted by Hamas in Gaza City

WATCH: Israeli forces battle Hamas terrorists in Gaza City incursion

While in Gaza City, troops have killed numerous terrorists using tank fire, armed drones, and air strikes.

This picture taken from a position at Israel's border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing on September 16, 2025.

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages still alive, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state

IDF confirms death of four soldiers • IDF kills Hamas Bureij Battalion official • Hamas says Gaza City invasion will kill hostages • Edan Alexander, Naama Levy give speeches on their Gaza captivity

US President Donald Trump in front of posters protesting for the release of the hostages (illustrative)

Netanyahu's gov't must use Gaza City leverage to return to hostage negotiations - editorial

As we enter the High Holy Day period and approach the two-year mark since that awful October 7, we urge the government to explore every opportunity to return to the negotiating table.

Israeli soldiers stand next to armored personnel carriers (APCs) near the Gaza border, in Israel, September 16, 2025

Hamas: Israel will not receive another hostage after IDF invasion of Gaza City

Additionally, senior Hamas official Bassem Naim warned that any further IDF operations in Gaza would result in harm to the hostages.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.