The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hamas-deterrence/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:15:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hamas deterrence | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hamas-deterrence/ 32 32 While all eyes are on Gaza, Gaza is only half the story https://www.timesofisrael.com/while-all-eyes-are-on-gaza-gaza-is-only-half-the-story/ Sat, 15 May 2021 22:35:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2543354 The terror group fired its first massive rocket volley on Monday hoping for a quick, decisive exchange. Instead, it dragged beleaguered Gaza into the next Hezbollah war

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]]> With Netanyahu vulnerable ahead of elections, Hamas ups the pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-netanyahu-vulnerable-ahead-of-elections-hamas-ups-the-pressure/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:16:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2093467 Between Gaza’s failing economy and Israeli-Egyptian blockades, terror group returns yet again to its tried and tested method to gain concessions and cash: A new round of violence

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]]> In ‘cash for calm’ bid, Hamas shows it’s ready to fight https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-cash-for-calm-bid-hamas-shows-its-ready-to-fight/ Sun, 05 May 2019 11:42:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2069787 The terror group's vast networks of tunnels give it endurance as it rains rockets on Israel -- in a bid to extort concessions at a sensitive time

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]]> Hamas says no ceasefire deal until after massive weekend protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-says-no-ceasefire-deal-until-after-massive-weekend-protests/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:48:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2046168&preview=true&preview_id=2046168 As Egypt scrambles to cement a truce, Netanyahu says he ordered the army to ready for an ‘extensive campaign’ in Gaza

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]]> What was this latest Gaza kerfuffle about, anyway? https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-was-this-latest-gaza-kerfuffle-about-anyway/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:41:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2045810 Hamas risked outright war by firing on the Sharon region on Monday - and for what? To embarrass Netanyahu? To prepare for Saturday's 'million man march?'

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]]> Gantz lays into Netanyahu over Gaza violence, says Israel must ramp up response https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-lays-into-netanyahu-over-gaza-violence-says-israel-must-ramp-up-response/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:15:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2045730 Blue and White party leader says PM 'did nothing' to preserve calm following 2014 war, chides him over leaks from security cabinet

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]]> Why Netanyahu and Gantz publicly bicker most over the policy they most agree on https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-netanyahu-and-gantz-bicker-most-over-the-policy-they-most-agree-on/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2027166 PM and ex-IDF chief together helped shape Israel’s careful, arguably wise Gaza strategy, but it’s hard to explain to a rocket-battered public, so they're blaming each other for it

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]]> MK: We’ll stop kite terror, even if it means major conflict, killing Hamas heads https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-lawmaker-well-stop-kite-terror-even-if-it-means-a-military-campaign/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:19:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1880113 Former Shin Bet chief Avi Dichter warns Israel may return to assassinating terror leaders, could target Gaza chief Sinwar

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]]> PM credits Israeli counter-strikes for years of quiet in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-credits-israeli-counter-strikes-for-years-of-quiet-in-gaza/ Sun, 18 Feb 2018 17:25:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1793936 After an IED attack on IDF troops, Netanyahu says relative calm maintained thus far by 'putting pressure on Hamas'

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]]> Ya’alon: Ongoing Gaza strikes will elicit severe Israeli response https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-rockets-will-elicit-severe-israeli-response-yaalon-warns/ Mon, 09 May 2016 13:14:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1389229 Attacks are triggered by IDF success in detecting Hamas tunnels, defense minister tells ceremony honoring ministry's fallen

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]]> Hamas, not economy, the source of Gaza’s woes, Amos Gilad says https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-not-economy-the-source-of-gazas-woes-amos-gilad-says/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:49:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1375198 No solution in sight, but military deterrence should prevent conflict in the Strip this summer, Defense Ministry official asserts

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]]> Gaza staying out of current ‘intifada,’ Hamas claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-staying-out-of-current-intifada-hamas-claims/ Sun, 07 Feb 2016 11:43:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1335393 Terror group says it doesn't want to go to war with Israel, despite cheering violence from sidelines

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]]> Egypt flooded Hamas tunnels at Israel’s request, minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-says-egypt-flooded-hamas-tunnels-at-israels-request/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 10:55:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1334981 Steinitz also warns that Syrian civil war is more worrying than Hamas tunnels, because of Iran's growing role north of the border

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]]> Israel, Hamas ‘exchange calming messages’ on Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hamas-exchange-calming-messages-on-gaza/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:29:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1334688&preview_id=1334688 Both sides seek to clarify they are uninterested in tensions over terror tunnels escalating into open conflict

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]]> Despite tunnel bluster, Hamas insists it doesn’t want war https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-tunnel-bluster-hamas-insists-it-doesnt-want-war/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 06:39:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1333825 Senior official in terror organization dismisses recent statements lauding new attack tunnels, says calming message sent to Jerusalem via diplomatic backchannels

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