Islamic extremists like Hamas believe the Quran calls them to subjugate or kill non-Muslims, and to bring the entire world to ...

Three hostages were handed over to Israeli forces — the first of 33 expected to be freed over the next six weeks in exchange ...

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender. By Adam Rasgon Reporting from ...

Hamas has survived Israel’s 15-month war in the Gaza Strip. Now, the militant group is replenishing its ranks, although restocking its weapons supplies will be more difficult.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to "in principle," officials say 02:08 A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be ...

Hamas has said it is ready to release 34 captives as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, the Reuters and AFP news agencies have reported, citing an official with the Palestinian group.

The landmark deal arrived after months of tense international negotiations. LONDON -- A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, Qatari officials announced Wednesday, pausing more ...

A senior Hamas official said a new round of indirect talks on a ceasefire in Gaza resumed in Qatar on Friday, adding that the Palestinian group is seeking a deal as soon as possible. Senior Hamas ...