Hamas and Israel have engaged in the protracted Gaza–Israel conflict, as part of the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Hamas has attacked Israeli civilians, including through suicide bombings …

5 days ago · Hamas, militant Palestinian nationalist and Islamist movement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that is dedicated to the establishment of an independent Islamic state in historical Palestine.

Oct 7, 2023 · Hamas is an armed Palestinian group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.

Oct 4, 2005 · Introduction Hamas is an Islamist militant movement that has controlled the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades. It violently rejects the existence of Israel, which it claims is occupying Palestine.

3 days ago · Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal Hamas says the formation of the Palestinian technocratic committee ‘is a step in the right direction’.to lead post …

4 days ago · The United States says it's moving into the next phase of a Gaza peace plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding and daily governance. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X …

Oct 6, 2025 · The prolonged Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has dismantled much of Hamas’ formal governance infrastructure, forcing a pivot toward ‘soft sovereignty’ through decentralized networks of …

3 days ago · Gaza enters phase two of ceasefire: Who will govern, what happens to Hamas, what’s next A US-backed plan shifts focus to governance, demilitarisation and rebuilding Gaza

Oct 1, 2024 · HAMAS is the largest and most capable militant group and largest political party in the Palestinian territories. HAMAS is committed to the armed resistance against Israel and to the …

Oct 12, 2025 · Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid continuing uncertainty about security in the territory if the group is …