Latest news: Hamas

Hamas is blaming an Israeli airstrike for the death of the head of the Palestinian militant group Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated while visiting Tehran.

Anyone thinking the Israelis are not justified in trying to wipe out Hamas should read the recent UN report on sexual violence in conflict.

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"The Israel Defence Forces continues to extend its ground operation against Hamas centres in all of the Gaza Strip," a spokesman says.

Former Australian prime ministers from both sides of the political divide are calling for the community to unite behind Israelis and Palestinians.

I am always pleased to see Letters to the Editor commenting on my articles, critical or otherwise. I was pleased to see two last week.

One recent event that was the opposite of ‘civilised’ was the well planned but barbarous attack on Israel and its civilian population by Hamas terrorists invading from Gaza.

The ACT Greens have publicised a pro-Palestine rally this week, angering many, appalled by Hamas atrocities and celebrations of the attack.

Israel has battered Gaza a day after suffering its bloodiest attack in decades when Hamas fighters rampaged through Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting an unknown number of others, threatening a major new war in the Middle East.