October 7 attack
Senior Hamas Military Commander Ra'ad Sa'ad Eliminated in Israeli Airstrike for October 7 Attack Involvement
Dec 14, 2025 02:28 pm CST
Israeli forces eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, a senior Hamas military commander identified as a key architect of the October 7 attacks, in an airstrike in Gaza. The IDF claimed Sa'ad violated cease-fire agreements by continuing weapons production and planning attacks. The strike continues the ongoing conflict that has resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides since October 2023.
Amnesty International Declares Hamas Committed Crimes Against Humanity in October 7 Attack and Hostage Crisis
Dec 11, 2025 08:30 am CST
Amnesty International has released a comprehensive 173-page report classifying Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel as crimes against humanity, specifically citing "extermination" of civilians and systematic hostage-taking. The report details how Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed serious violations of international law, while noting that 1,221 people were killed and 251 taken hostage during the attack that triggered the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Netanyahu's Refusal to Accept Responsibility for October 7 Failures Deepens Israel's Political Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:47 am CST
As Israel confronts the failures that led to Hamas's devastating October 7, 2023 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing criticism for evading accountability while tensions escalate between political leadership and military command. Despite overwhelming public demand for an independent investigation, Netanyahu continues to block a state commission of inquiry, proposing instead a government-controlled alternative that has further inflamed public anger and divided Israeli society.
Israeli Airstrike Kills 13 at Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Tensions
Nov 19, 2025 08:14 am CST
An Israeli airstrike hit Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon, killing 13 people in the deadliest attack since the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Israeli forces claim they targeted a Hamas training compound, while Hamas denies this assertion. This incident follows years of escalating tensions in the region that culminated in a full-scale war in 2024, with ongoing military actions continuing despite the ceasefire agreement.
Israel Recovers Remains of Soldier Hadar Goldin After 11-Year Struggle Following 2014 Gaza War
Nov 10, 2025 12:48 pm CST
Israel confirms the recovery of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's remains, ending an 11-year struggle for his family since his 2014 death in Gaza. The return marks a significant development in the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as negotiations continue regarding trapped militants and the broader framework for ending hostilities that began after the October 7, 2023 attack.
Hamas Commits to Return Two More Hostage Bodies Following Deadly Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
Oct 30, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Hamas's armed wing has announced plans to return the remains of two more Israeli hostages on Thursday, amid tensions after Israel conducted extensive overnight strikes in Gaza. The ceasefire agreement appears to be holding despite recent violence that reportedly killed over 100 Palestinians. Hamas has returned 15 of 28 promised bodies so far, though disputes over the handling of remains continue to strain the US-brokered truce.
Israeli Strikes Kill 50 in Gaza Including 22 Children, Threatening US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 29, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Israeli overnight strikes killed at least 50 people in Gaza, including 22 children, violating the recent US-brokered ceasefire agreement. Hamas has delayed returning hostage bodies amid escalating tensions, while Israel justified its actions following an alleged attack on its forces. With 200 injured and ongoing disputes over hostage returns, the fragile truce appears increasingly threatened despite diplomatic reassurances.
Hamas Returns Deceased Hostage Remains as Gaza Ceasefire Implementation Faces Challenges
Oct 28, 2025 06:07 am CST
Hamas has transferred the remains of another deceased hostage to Israel as the Gaza ceasefire implementation continues, though families urge that all bodies be returned before advancing to the next phase. Meanwhile, international efforts to establish a security force face obstacles, with Israel opposing Turkey's participation, while humanitarian organizations press for improved aid access to Gaza amid the fragile truce.
Revealed: The Harrowing Captivity of Israeli Hostages in Gaza - Survivors Describe Cages, Starvation and Psychological Torture
Oct 20, 2025 02:02 am CST
Recently released Israeli hostages endured horrific conditions during their two-year captivity in Gaza, with families revealing they were kept in cramped cages, underground pits, and tunnels with minimal food. A US-brokered ceasefire has secured the release of all 20 surviving hostages, while Hamas disputes claims of mistreatment, stating captives were treated according to Islamic teachings.
FBI Arrests Louisiana Resident for Participating in Hamas October 7 Attack and Committing Visa Fraud
Oct 18, 2025 12:49 pm CST
The FBI has arrested Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, a Louisiana resident, for allegedly participating in Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and subsequently obtaining a U.S. visa through fraud. According to the criminal complaint, Al-Muhtadi armed himself and led a group from Gaza into Israel during the attack that killed over 1,200 people. He later denied involvement in terrorist activities on his visa application and became a legal permanent resident in 2024. The Justice Department is pursuing charges for visa fraud and providing support to a foreign terrorist organization.