Hamas

How will Khalil al-Hayya's past shape Hamas' future? - analysis

By having its leaders abroad, it can claim it handed over control and still maintain power behind the scenes. Hayya will be key to this next step.

Khalil al-Hayya, senior leader and top Hamas legislative candidate, smiles during an interview with AFP at his office in Gaza City on April 21, 2021;illustrative
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to revive the Ottoman Empire and his fundamental views are largely overlooked in the West. Here seen at a ceremony welcoming Pope Leo XIV to Ankara on November 27, 2025.

Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion

HAMAS POLITIBURO member Khalil al-Hayya attends a news conference in Damascus, Syria October 19, 2022.

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya, former wartime negotiator, as new head of political bureau

Humanitarian aid enters Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on June 10, 2026.

Hamas attacks Gaza aid sites, holds Palestinians ransom for expended ammunition expenses - report


High Court weighs petition over Hamas-linked Gazan doctors in Israeli custody

Israel’s detention of Gazan medical officials, including Abu Safiya, has become a legal and security challenge as pressure grows to either charge or release detainees.

Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026.

Why Netanyahu rejected compromise with Noam Sohlberg in probing October 7 - analysis

It has become clear that Netanyahu and the government's problem with a state inquiry was not activist judges, but their desire to navigate the results to not be overly negative for themselves.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026

Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns

"The bottom line is that this is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. There is nothing real here, especially for us," says Dr. Moshe Elad.

A woman walks past a mural depicting football player Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during the Catalans' title parade, painted by Palestinian artists on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City on May 13, 2026.

Dissolvement of Gaza gov't done to 'prevent Israel from making excuses,' Hamas says

“Today, we are putting the ball in the mediators' court so that they will pressure all sides to bring the national committee into the Strip,” a Hamas spokesperson said.

Mourners carry images of Hamas' military wing commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad during a funeral, in Gaza City, May 16, 2026.

Don’t believe Hamas will relinquish power in Gaza, Palestinians tell ‘Post’

“Hamas hasn’t declared an end to its rule in the Gaza Strip,” a senior Palestinian official in Ramallah told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.

Palestinians ride past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in Gaza City, June 23, 2026.

If Hamas dissolves its Gaza government, who will enforce its disarmament? - analysis

Hamas has its messaging, and it wants to stir the pot and confuse everyone by obfuscating whether it will give up power that it was never supposed to have.

Government Media Office Director Ismail Thawabteh (R) and Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem (L) speak at a press conference regarding the resignation of the head of the Government Emergency Committee and the acting head of Government Follow-up.

Hamas official resigns in first step to dissolve Gaza gov't, source tells 'Post' it is insufficient

Gaza Board of Peace: 'Assessment will be guided by actions, not promises' • Hamas says move made to facilitate handover of administrative powers to technocratic committee

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Israel approves NIS 60 million plan to support Nova massacre survivors through 2028

In order to ensure its implementation, the plan will be coordinated by a dedicated official within the Prime Minister's Office, who will monitor the program's status.

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023

UNRWA failed to implemented UN-recommended antisemitism, violent speech reforms, IMPACT-se finds

One eighth-grade Arabic language textbook contains reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary exercises that praise the slashing of Israelis’ throats and glorify suicide bombings.

Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) take part in a protest against job cuts by UNRWA, in Gaza City September 19, 2018.

Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony

Herzog explained that he had previously stated that he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned, according to reporting from Ynet.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal bless the former hostages under huppah