Despite intense Israeli efforts, Palestinian militant group Hamas remains active in Gaza, as two years of war have passed. From guerrilla tactics to tunnel networks, and hostage leverage to local support, here are the factors helping it



Bibi's monster: 7 reasons why Hamas still stands despite Israeli efforts to obliterate it from Gaza

Netanyahu also said that Israel will oversee the disarmament in the Gaza Strip, and no representative of Hamas or the Palestinian Authority will be involved in governing the territory in the aftermath of the war.

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Netanyahu says US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s 400kg uranium stockpile and claims Israel knows its location, urging global pressure on Tehran.

Netanyahu contradicts Trump: US strikes didn’t destroy Iran’s Uranium stockpile, says Israel knows where 400kg is hidden

Israel’s PM Netanyahu confirmed talks with Trump’s team on the 21-point Gaza plan, prioritising hostage release, Hamas disarmament and Gaza demilitarisation. He rejected Palestinian Authority governance, while safe passage for Hamas leaders remains under discussion.

SAFE passage for Hamas leaders? Netanyahu hints at deal, says Israel open to ‘new future’ in Gaza but rules out Palestinian Authority

Netanyahu also praised Trump in his speech. The two leaders are set to meet in Washington on Monday (Sep 29). Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he may have finalised a deal to end the war in Gaza.

‘Will not commit national suicide’: Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood, calls its authority ‘corrupt to the core’ at UN

Netanyahus official jet, the Wings of Zion, took off for New York on Thursday but the path that it charted was of interest as it skipped a large part of the European airspace. 

Netanyahu's jet to New York avoids European airspace. Was he fearing arrest?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel as Netanyahu weighs West Bank annexation, following UN support for Palestinian statehood. The UAE warns annexation could jeopardise peace accords and Trump’s diplomatic legacy.

Rubio in Israel: Will Trump back Netanyahu if Israel annexes parts of the West Bank?

UAE summons Israeli diplomat over strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar amid regional tensions

'This is only the beginning': Netanyahu issues warning as Israel orders mass evacuation of Gaza city ahead of full military push

Jerusalem shooting: Hamas doesn't take responsibility but says this...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ending the war remains his goal. He added defeating enemies, and securing the release of all hostages, both living and dead, remain part of the final goal he is looking for.

Ending Gaza war remains his goal, says Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalations

Prime Minister Netanyahu is pushing for full military occupation of Gaza, marking a major escalation in Israel's war strategy. The move has sparked sharp divisions within the cabinet and military, with the IDF warning of significant risks, including harm to hostages and a prolonged conflict.

'Full occupation of Gaza Strip': Netanyahu wants total Gaza takeover despite IDF resistance – Are there cracks in Tel Aviv?

Blaming Israel for the starvation of the Gaza public and hostages, Hamas said it “does not intentionally starve the captives, but they eat the same food our fighters and the general public eat.”

'They eat the same food as general public': Hamas insists hostages won't get 'special privileges' as skeletal Israeli captives shock the world

Israeli PM Netanyahu criticised UK PM Starmer's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, warning it rewards terrorism and endangers Britain, calling the move appeasement that will ultimately fail and backfire.

'Rewards monstrous terrorism': Netanyahu blasts Starmer over UK's plan to recognise Palestinian state