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Hamas spokesman, Rafah Brigade commander also killed with Sinwar, IDF believes

While the outcome of the assassination attempt remains unclear, the IDF believes senior Hamas figures — including spokesman Abu Obaida, and Rafah Brigade commander, were with military leader Sinwar in the command center beneath the European Hospital

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.25

דניאלה גלבוע נעמה לוי קרינה ארייב פוסט סטורי חיסול מוחמד סינוואר

Freed IDF hostages mock Hamas commander in song following assassination attempt

Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev mock Mohammed Sinwar in Instagram post after targeted strike: 'Only those who’ve been held captive can understand what this song means to their captors'

Ynet | 05.14.25

Eliminating the most dangerous man in Gaza is not the end of Hamas

Opinion: Even if Mohammed Sinwar was assassinated, it’s a moral blow at most; It may speed up talks, but dismantling Hamas’ military wing would take a years-long military campaign, as tactical kills alone won’t defeat the terror group

Avi Issacharoff | 05.14.25

יחיא סינוואר וחסן אסלייה צלם חדשות של CNN

Killing confirmed: Hamas terrorist who posed as journalist, broadcast live footage from Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Hassan Aslih, a Hamas operative and media figure, was killed in strike in Khan Younis; Aslih, who documented October 7 atrocities, was killed in a targeted strike, highlighting Hamas’ use of hospitals for terror operations

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.25

These are the IDF soldiers still held captive in Gaza and their stories of heroism

After Edan Alexander’s release, three soldiers believed alive remain held in Gaza — including Tamir Nimrodi, Matan Angrest and Nimrod Cohen — along with eight fallen soldiers and a special forces officer

Dan Oren | 05.13.25

צעדת משפחות החטופים מכיכר החטופים לשגרירות ארה"ב בעקבות שחרורו של עידן אלכסנדר

Tortured by Hamas, known as ‘the American’: Edan Alexander’s ordeal in captivity

Held in a cage and shackled for months, Alexander was left weak and unable to walk by himself; only recently did Hamas begin feeding him more regularly, apparently ahead of his release

Ynetnews | 05.12.25

First image of freed soldier Edan Alexander released; father calls him ‘handsome’

In the first image of his release, Alexander seen standing unaided beside a Red Cross rep, wearing no military uniform; At the Re’im center, clothes, a Golani flag and a hat await him; 'The excitement is immense,' says his father

Einav Halabi | 05.12.25

המסוק שבו עידן אלכסנדר נמצא נחת במחנה רעים

Freed Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander crosses into Israel

After 584 days in Hamas captivity, Alexander escorted by IDF special forces back to Israeli territory; Netanyahu: 'This was achieved thanks to our military pressure'

Ynet correspondents | 05.12.25

After call with Trump, Netanyahu says talks with Hamas will proceed only 'under fire'

Ahead of Edan Alexander’s release, PM meets with Witkoff and speaks with US president, thanking him for his support; Netanyahu authorizes Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar on Tuesday for further talks

Ynet | 05.12.25

US deal to release Edan Alexander without Israeli involvement could prove fruitful

Analysis: Trump’s decision to negotiate directly with Hamas for Edan Alexander's release risks granting the terror group diplomatic legitimacy while sidelining Israel’s government, but could also lead to renewed talks to end war

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.12.25

Preparations for the release of Edan Alexander in Khan Younis

IDF agrees on a temporary ceasefire to secure the safe transfer of the Israeli-American hostage; Family waiting to greet him at Re'im on the southern border; Israeli delegation reportedly heads to Cairo for talks on broader deal

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.12.25

Israel readies for Edan Alexander's release as US mulls flying him to Qatar

Hamas’ unconditional release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander appears strategically timed to Trump’s Qatar visit, with the U.S. arranging a Qatar-bound flight for him should conditions allow; Israel on high alert to receive freed hostage

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi, Ron Crissy | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander, U.S. President Donald Trump

'A gift to President Trump': What does Hamas gain in releasing Edan Alexander?

Analysis: Terror group is set to unconditionally release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander ahead of Trump’s Doha visit, leveraging Qatar’s mediation to deepen U.S.-Israel tensions and push for a broader ceasefire deal; It's likely that both Hamas and Qatar timed the move as a joint diplomatic gesture

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

The author with Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng

Chinese ambassador: Hamas attack was 'outrageous,' but peace requires two states

Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng added that China objects to the Iranians having or developing nuclear bomb

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander: The soldier who became a symbol for Trump

Alexander is last known living American hostage held by Hamas; the group is also holding the remains of four other U.S. citizens—Itay Chen, Gadi Haggai, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Omer Neutra

ynet | 05.11.25

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