Hamas
Why do Washington, Brussels and even Jerusalem believe that destroying the terror group will eliminate the threat of terror?
Hundreds of stars called for the release of captives held in Gaza by Hamas.
The terrorists told interrogators they were promised $10,000 and an apartment for every hostage.
Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, described being taken to a “spiderweb” of tunnels after being beaten on the motorcycle ride to Gaza.
The Israeli military has confirmed that 222 people are being held captive in the Gaza Strip by Hamas.
Hamas terrorists, taken prisoner, confessed to murder, acts of violence and sexual assault against civilians.
Since Oct. 7, Israeli forces have arrested some 860 Palestinians across Judea and Samaria, more than 500 of whom are affiliated with Hamas.
The hundreds of thousands of Americans residing in Israel and Lebanon at the time of the Hamas assault in early October are of particular concern.
The lull in Hamas rocket fire is intended “to put us to sleep,” says the Israeli military; IAF focuses on areas Gaza City and surrounding areas.
More than 400 Hamas targets hit in the past 24 hours • Hezbollah targets struck in north • Netanyahu again speaks with Biden.
As Israel prosecutes its war, Israeli Arabs have so far refrained from rioting, though there has been a sharp rise in pro-Hamas incitement.
“That’s an intolerable situation for Israel, as it would be an intolerable situation for any country that has suffered such a brutal terrorist attack and continues to see the terrorist threat right on its border,” said Matthew Miller, State Department spokesman.
