The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/osama-hamdan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:42:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Osama Hamdan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/osama-hamdan/ 32 32 Hamas says senior officer killed in Gaza strike, accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-says-senior-officer-killed-in-gaza-strike-accuses-israel-of-breaching-ceasefire/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:36:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3734862 No comment from IDF as Palestinian media reports at least six killed in strike on Muhammad al-Hawli's family home in Deir al-Balah, including his wife and daughter

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]]> Hamas official says despite war losses, terror group has recruited ‘new generations’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-official-says-despite-war-losses-terror-group-has-recruited-new-generations/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:28:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3376185 In interview to AFP, Istanbul-based Osama Hamdan says Sinwar will never leave Strip, and that Houthi missile attack on central Israel proves 'even Israeli capabilities have limits'

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]]> Asked about civilian deaths in Gaza, top Hamas official ends CNN interview https://www.timesofisrael.com/asked-about-civilian-deaths-in-gaza-top-hamas-official-ends-cnn-interview/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:46:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3356379 Osama Hamdan charges host Jim Sciutto looking at conflict through 'Israeli eyes' when pushed on whether terror group accepts responsibility for using Palestinians as human shields

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]]> Israel, Hamas downplay US efforts to alter hostage deal as it looks to revive talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hamas-downplay-reports-of-us-altering-hostage-deal-as-it-seeks-to-revive-talks/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:28:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3321698 Arab, Israeli officials nonetheless cautiously optimistic on progress in negotiations, which Washington hopes could be renewed this week despite Hamas's apparent displeasure

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]]> ‘No one has any idea’ how many hostages are still alive, Hamas official says https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-one-has-any-idea-how-many-hostages-are-still-alive-hamas-official-says/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:36:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3311670 Hamas politburo member in Beirut Osama Hamdan denies rescued hostages were subjected to abuse in Gaza; claims WSJ report that Sinwar praised Gazan civilian deaths is 'fake message'

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]]> CIA chief returns to region to push hostage deal as Israel vows not to budge further https://www.timesofisrael.com/cia-chief-returns-to-region-to-push-hostage-deal-as-israel-vows-not-to-budge-further/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:42:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3305304 Hamas demands proposal make clear that deal will lead to end of war; US says 'we just need to get a ceasefire' and that terror group's postwar role in Gaza can be ironed out later

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]]> Hamas official seems to reject latest hostage deal offer, demands full Israeli pullout https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-official-seems-to-reject-latest-hostage-deal-offer-demands-full-israeli-pullout/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:51:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3261265 Accusing Jerusalem of being 'stubborn' and dismissing the outline presented by Egyptian mediators, official says additional talks may still be held next week

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]]> New footage purportedly shows Gazan civilians protesting against Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-footage-purportedly-shows-gazan-civilians-protesting-against-hamas/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:10:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3229423 Deteriorating humanitarian situation reportedly prompts some Gazans to rally against terror leaders; Sinwar is said to be ill but to have broken a week-long radio silence

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]]> Hamas seems to rule out key points of truce offer, wants release of Marwan Barghouti https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-seems-to-rule-out-key-points-of-truce-offer-wants-release-of-marwan-barghouti/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:17:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3215299&preview=true&preview_id=3215299 Top Hamas rep says 'there is no way' terror group will accept a non-permanent ceasefire; Israeli official puts odds of reaching deal at 'no more than 50/50'

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]]> Hezbollah chief meets Hamas officials days after sit-down with Islamic Jihad leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-chief-meets-hamas-officials-days-after-sit-down-with-islamic-jihad-leader/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:51:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825732 Meeting comes amid fears Lebanese terror group could intend to stir up trouble, with Israel and Lebanon said nearing a deal in maritime border dispute

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]]> Hamas official says terror group will continue to arm even if truce reached https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-official-says-terror-group-will-continue-to-arm-even-if-truce-reached/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:48:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1915627&preview=true&preview_id=1915627 Terror group's foreign relations chief Osama Hamdan says Gaza rulers have 'no faith in the Zionist entity,' warns Israel would be making 'grave mistake' if talks fail

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]]> Israeli ministers downplay accusations Israel behind Lebanon car bomb https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-ministers-downplay-accusations-israel-behind-lebanon-car-bomb/ Sun, 14 Jan 2018 18:34:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1771041 Israel Katz: 'If we'd been involved' in attack on top Hamas official, 'this wouldn't have ended with him lightly wounded'

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]]> Hamas official injured in Lebanon car bombing https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-official-injured-in-lebanon-car-bombing/ Sun, 14 Jan 2018 11:23:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1770699 Mohammad Hamdan suffers leg injuries when his BMW explodes in Sidon; terror group points finger at Israel

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]]> Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Tehran for talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-delegation-arrives-in-tehran-for-talks/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:24:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1714614 Discussions said to focus on Palestinian unity deal, while Iran says support depends on continued fight against Israel

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]]> Hamas said set to recognize Palestine on 1967 borders, but not Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-said-set-to-recognize-1967-borders-but-not-israel/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:40:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1576458&preview_id=1576458 In bid to bolster its regional legitimacy, terror group will also break off ties with the Muslim Brotherhood -- report

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