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Emojis, SIM swaps: How Hamas greenlit October 7 massacre, undetected by Israel

Findings from an IDF General Staff investigation, which also drew on intelligence collected during fighting, indicate the emoji traffic was one of several signs that Hamas was preparing an assault.

A protester holds a mobile phone with a Palestinian flag and a photo of slain Hamas spokesman Abu Obeidah, during a rally held by Houthi protesters to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 30, 2024
Mossos d'Esquadra police officers stand on the stage as they attend a press conference.

Barcelona police arrest Chinese businessman for financing Hamas through his beauty shop

An IDF soldier operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip, August 7, 2025.

IDF intensified ops. fully dismantle Hamas's Beit Hanun Battalion in Gaza

 ON DAY ONE, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer labeled Israel’s operation in Iran ‘concerning,’ characterized it as an escalation, and urged ‘all parties to step back and reduce tensions,’ the writer notes.

Keir Starmer recognizing a Palestinian state means abandoning British Jews - opinion


German officials issue arrest warrant against Hamas official in Europe

Majed Al-Zeer has been previously noted by the US Treasury as a significant financial supporter of Hamas.

 Masked Hamas men wave flags during the march in Jabalya refugee camp in North Gaza Strip, October 4, 2002

What's happening in West Bank, Gaza, Yemen?

Mossad chief to continue hostage talks • Hostage family approves publication of video • Egypt prepares new ceasefire offer

 IDF soldiers operate, eliminate Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza, April 21, 2025.

Hamas’s refusal to compromise preceded IDF strikes, sources say

In Israel, there is hope that the US will now apply pressure on the mediators and that the mediators will then apply pressure on Hamas.

 Hamas terrorists seen in Gaza City, February 28, 2025

Slain hostage Tsachi Idan laid to rest, Hamas rejects Israel's request to extend phase one

Released hostage testifies on hostage Elkana Bohbot's condition • Jerusalem Police ramp up security measures ahead of Ramadan

 Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, February 28, 2025.

How did the world’s most watched hostages disappear from the headlines?

Before the release, the only site to it in the top section of the website was CNN. The BBC, the NYT, the WSJ, Washington Post, The Times, CBS, Sky and The Guardian did not.

 International media sites in the hour after hostage body release

Hamas spokesman says group committed to ceasefire but blames Israel for delays

“Our goal from the start of this Zionist aggression and genocidal war against our people has been to reach an agreement to end it."

 People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza City, January 19, 2025

Documentary on terrorist Yahya Sinwar’s 'legacy' to be released, Khamenei's media team announces

Sinwar was killed by the IDF in October 2024.

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar looks on at an anti-Israel rally, in Gaza City, in 2022.

IDF Southern Command under fresh criticism for Oct. 7 response

Key players may be seeking to settle the scores in the blame game for the October 7 massacre.

 The Nova Massacre Scene

Hamas official says hostage deal talks have 'great chance of succeeding' - report

Hamas officials continue to blame Israeli officials for the shortcomings of the pending negotiations.

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzook. (Illustrative)

FM Sa'ar congratulates Switzerland for designating Hamas as terror org.

Following a vote in the national Senate, Switzerland's House of Representatives accepted the proposed Hamas ban on Wednesday afternoon by 168 votes to six. 

A Swiss flag is pictured during the sunrise on the Commercial and Financial District in Geneva, Switzerland, November 23, 2017