The Israeli military on Saturday (May 16, 2026) confirmed that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas' armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before.


Israel Unleashes Airstrikes Across Gaza City Killing Hamas Armed Wing Chief in the Operation

Izz al-Din al-Haddad was one of the longest-serving commanders in Hamas and played a central role in Hamas’s terrorist rule over the Gaza Strip. He was one of the last senior commanders who directed the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre and the management of combat operations.

Hamas chief who replaced Mohd Sinwar and helped plan Oct. 7 attacks killed, says Israel

A report on sexual atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7 reveals unspeakable horrors. Survivors and others who witnessed the acts and saw the dead bodies have described in detail what unfolded on the day. They say the terrorists seem to have taken something and were acting like animals.

New report on October 7 Hamas attack describes depraved acts, families forced into sexual acts with each other

#Gravitas From Israel to Gaza, the cost of war has left childhoods shattered.  A generation is growing up under the shadow of trauma, fear, and psychological collapse.


Israel-Hamas War Linked to Mental Health Struggles Among Kids

Palestinians cast ballots in the Gaza Strip for the first time since 2006 and in the West Bank for the first time since the war in 2023, with Hamas being banned and Fatah dominating much of the electorate list.

Palestinians vote in West Bank for first time since 2023, Gaza since 2006

US and Hamas hold first direct talks in Cairo. Disarmament, ceasefire commitments, and Gaza reconstruction remain key points of contention.

US-Hamas hold first direct talks in Cairo, Hamas pushes Israel for implementing ceasefire commitments

At least 10 people have been killed in fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip, including children as young as three. A 14-year-old was also killed in a separate attack in Jabalia, while a strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City left several dead and others critically injured. As the violence intensifies, reports suggest Hamas has rejected a proposed disarmament plan, further complicating hopes for de-escalation.


Israel-Hamas War: At Least 10 Killed In Israeli Strikes In Gaza

Trump's board of peace sets a 'deadline' for Hamas to disarm.
The board is also set to meet the Hamas delegation 'soon'.

Trump Board of Peace Sets 'Deadline' For Hamas To Disarm

Israel is moving ahead with efforts to rebuild border communities devastated during the Gaza conflict, aiming to restore civilian life and strengthen security infrastructure along the frontier. At the same time, reports suggest that Hamas is quietly working to regroup and rearm inside Gaza, raising concerns about renewed tensions and the possibility of future escalation.


Israel Rebuilds Border Communities As Hamas Quietly Rearms Near Gaza

Hamas is reportedly setting up parallel administrative structures in Gaza to maintain influence and prepare for post-war governance. The move signals its intent to retain control amid uncertainty over who will rule the territory after the conflict ends.


Hamas builds Shadow Government in Gaza, moves to control post-Gaza war

Hamas has been accused of placing military personnel in civilian administrative roles, according to newly surfaced documents. The reports also suggest the group intends to retain control over Gaza despite ongoing conflict and international pressure. The revelations have sparked fresh debate over governance, security concerns, and the future political landscape of Gaza amid the prolonged crisis in the region.


Hamas Accused of Using Fighters in Civilian Roles, Plans to Retain Power in Gaza

Hamas is reportedly in the final stages of selecting its new leader, with Khaled Meshaal and Khalil Al Hayya emerging as the top contenders. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and could shape the group’s future direction. Stay updated with the latest developments on Hamas leadership changes and the geopolitical impact of the new chief’s appointment.


Hamas Preparing to Name New Chief | Meshaal & Al Hayya Top Picks

After Israel killed Ismail Haniyeh and his successor, Yahya Sinwar, within months, Hamas postponed the appointment of a single leader due to the risk of the new chief also being targeted, and opted for an interim five-member leadership committee based in Qatar.

Hamas in final stage of picking new chief, says official; Hayya, Meshaal frontrunners

Tensions are rising around the fragile Gaza ceasefire as Hamas demands a halt to what it calls continued Israeli aggression.

The militant group warns that further military operations could jeopardize ongoing truce efforts, while Israel says its actions are focused on security and preventing future attacks.

Diplomats and mediators are working to preserve the ceasefire, but uncertainty remains over whether both sides can maintain calm amid deep mistrust.

Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Demands Halt To Israeli Aggression

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern deadline to Hamas regarding the reconstruction of Gaza, following extensive damage from recent conflicts. The ultimatum stresses Israel’s conditions for rebuilding and the role Hamas must play in coordinating humanitarian and infrastructure efforts.


Israeli PM Issues Ultimatum To Hamas on Gaza Rebuilding

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ignited fierce political and international backlash after advocating what he described as “voluntary emigration” of Palestinians from parts of the West Bank. The controversial remarks have intensified debate over the future of the occupied territories and the broader Israel-Palestine conflict. 
Smotrich, a prominent far-right leader within Israel’s governing coalition, suggested that encouraging Palestinians to leave certain areas could alter long-term security and demographic realities.

Israel-Hamas War: Smotrich Sparks Global Outrage With West Bank Emigration Call 

New reports suggest that Hamas operatives allegedly received a specific set of emojis on their phones ahead of the October 7 attack, mirroring two prior instances that signaled preparations for coordinated operations. According to these reports, the emojis were used as coded instructions to gather at staging grounds and prepare weapons before launching the assault.


Israel-Hamas War: How Hamas Allegedly Used Emojis To Signal October 7 Attack

At least 11 people were killed in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes, as Hamas and the IDF trade accusations over ceasefire violations, according to Reuters and officials.

11 people killed in Israeli-airstrikes in Gaza ahead of Trump's Board of peace meeting

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to expand control over the West Bank, easing land purchases for Jewish settlers and strengthening Israeli authority, prompting Hamas to call for escalation and urge Muslim states to cut ties with Israel.


Israel Bolsters West Bank Control; Hamas Pushes Escalation 

Israel Tightens West Bank Grip as Hamas Urges Escalation, Tie Cuts

Israel’s cabinet has approved new measures to expand control over the West Bank as regional tensions rise. Hamas has urged escalation and called on Muslim states to cut ties with Israel, while January saw Palestinian terror victims outnumber Israeli casualties, highlighting the intensifying conflict.


Israel-Hamas Tensions: Hamas Urges Escalation, Demands Muslim States Cut Ties With Israel 

Hamas signals willingness to cede formal Gaza governance to a U.S.-backed technocratic committee while pushing to integrate its police and fighters, defying the new authority's design to exclude the group.



Gaza Handover Twist: Hamas Police Join US-Backed Regime

Hamas has said it is ready to hand over governance of Gaza to a technocratic panel while calling for the full reopening of the Rafah crossing. The move comes amid ongoing conflict, humanitarian concerns, and international efforts to reshape Gaza’s future governance.


Hamas Signals Readiness to Handover Gaza Governance, Calls for Full Rafah Reopening 

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Israel Unleashes Airstrikes Across Gaza City Killing Hamas Armed Wing Chief in the Operation

Israel Unleashes Airstrikes Across Gaza City Killing Hamas Armed Wing Chief in the Operation

Hamas chief who replaced Mohd Sinwar and helped plan Oct. 7 attacks, killed: IDF

New report on Oct 7 describes depraved acts, families forced into sexual acts

Israel-Hamas War Linked to Mental Health Struggles Among Kids

Palestinians vote in West Bank for first time since 2023, Gaza since 2006

US-Hamas hold talks in Cairo, Hamas pushes US over ceasefire commitments

Israel-Hamas War: At Least 10 Killed In Israeli Strikes In Gaza

Trump Board of Peace Sets 'Deadline' For Hamas To Disarm

Israel Rebuilds Border Communities As Hamas Quietly Rearms Near Gaza

Hamas builds Shadow Government in Gaza, moves to control post-Gaza war

Hamas Accused of Using Fighters in Civilian Roles, Plans to Retain Power in Gaza

Hamas Preparing to Name New Chief | Meshaal & Al Hayya Top Picks

Hamas in final stage of picking new chief, says official; Hayya, Meshaal frontrunners

Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Demands Halt To Israeli Aggression

Israeli PM Issues Ultimatum To Hamas on Gaza Rebuilding

Israel-Hamas War: Smotrich Sparks Global Outrage With West Bank Emigration Call

Israel-Hamas War: How Hamas Allegedly Used Emojis To Signal October 7 Attack

Israel killed 11 in Gaza ahead of Trump's board of peace meeting

Israel Bolsters West Bank Control; Hamas Pushes Escalation

Israel Tightens West Bank Grip as Hamas Urges Escalation, Tie Cuts

Israel-Hamas Tensions: Hamas Urges Escalation, Demands Muslim States Cut Ties With Israel

Gaza Handover Twist: Hamas Police Join US-Backed Regime

Hamas Signals Readiness to Handover Gaza Governance, Calls for Full Rafah Reopening