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A Pew Research Center survey found that 44% of Muslim Americans have a favorable view of Hamas, compared to 17% of Black Protestants, 4% of white evangelical Protestants, and 8% of Catholics.

The IDF killed three Hamas commanders, including an Oct. 7 invader, in Gaza airstrikes. The US pledged 20,000 international peacekeepers to Gaza but faces challenges deploying even twenty. Israel is defending the detention of a Gaza hospital chief who is also a Hamas officer.

A majority of U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 30% reporting physical assault, harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish identity in the past year, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights increased antisemitism concerns amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel-U.S. alliance.

The Israeli army claimed to have killed Hamas commander Yahya Saeed Muhammad Hamdan in a strike on southern Gaza. Hamdan, head of the Qassam Brigades Nukhba Forces unit, was allegedly involved in the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. Hamas has not yet commented on the report but confirmed its spokesperson Hazem Qassem survived an Israeli attack west of Gaza City.

Israeli and Egyptian military officials met in Cairo for strategic talks focused on regional security and Gaza, during which they watched Egypt's World Cup match against Argentina. The meeting occurred as Hamas dissolved its governing committee in Gaza, with Egypt aiming to mediate postwar arrangements.

Hamas is dissolving its government and transferring power to a new technocratic administration in Gaza.

Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto government and offered to hand over power to a technocratic committee appointed by Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Israel dismissed this move as a stunt, while continued Israeli military bombing of Gaza persists despite an apparent ceasefire, with the technocrats still outside the territory.

An AP-NORC poll found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. experienced physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. Many feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with increased violence and protests linked to the Gaza war and eroding bipartisan support for Israel.

An AP-NORC poll reveals that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting physical assault, verbal abuse, or harassment due to their Jewish identity in the past year. The survey highlights increased vulnerability amid eroding bipartisan support for Israel and internal Jewish community divides over antisemitism definitions.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that many Jewish adults in the U.S. feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting harassment or assault related to their Jewish identity. The survey highlights increased antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel alliance.

An AP-NORC poll found that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting experiences of physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. The survey highlights increased concerns about antisemitism and safety amid growing U.S. criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following a six-day funeral procession attended by 41-43 million people. The funeral spanned five cities in Iran and Iraq, with mourners chanting anti-American slogans and carrying banners referencing 'Kill Trump'. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli air strike on 28 February 2026, marking the start of an ongoing war.

The end of Hamas governance in Gaza may alter the administrator of the region but does not change the entity holding power over Palestinian life. The article highlights that sovereignty remains a critical issue for Palestinian freedom.

Tensions between Iran and the US escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with NATO addressing freedom of navigation and Iran criticizing the discussions. The US denies Iran's claims of restricting maritime routes, citing its role in facilitating commercial vessel transit. Attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, along with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial, mark ongoing regional instability.

The IDF killed six in Gaza, including a Hamas sniper and an Islamic Jihad commander, but failed to assassinate Hamas spokesman Hassem Qassem, who was not in the drone-struck vehicle. A bodyguard was killed in the attack.

The US-led Board of Peace plans to establish a humanitarian zone in the Rafah area of Gaza through a pilot housing project, but requires cooperation from Israel and a Palestinian technocratic panel tasked with replacing Hamas, despite Hamas's potential refusal to disarm.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem survived an Israeli air strike that targeted his car west of Gaza City. His bodyguard was killed in the attack, and six people were killed in Israeli shelling across Gaza on Thursday. Since October 2023, over 73,118 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu's government is rushing to pass bills before the upcoming election as the parliament dissolves, facing opposition criticism. Public anger stems from failures linked to the Hamas attack that triggered the Gaza war.

Piers Morgan accused Tim Miller of 'Trump derangement syndrome' after Miller claimed President Trump had done 'nothing' good. Miller criticized Trump's policies, including the Abraham Accords and border security, while Morgan cited Trump's role in freeing hostages in Gaza as an achievement. The debate focused on whether Trump's presidency included any positive actions.

Veterans of the Entebbe raid are boycotting a state ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the rescue. They accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of abandoning hostages in Hamas tunnels and refuse to participate in what they call 'window dressing' for him.

Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's new prime minister, seeks to increase pressure on the Israeli government regarding its actions in Gaza. Burnham criticized current Prime Minister Keir Starmer's initial response to Israel's military campaign in Gaza following a Hamas-led attack in October 2023.

A Palestinian journalist, Mujahed Bani Mufleh, claims Israeli jails are a 'graveyard' after being jailed without charges. Israel denies claims that a detained Gaza hospital chief and Hamas officer are in life-threatening condition.

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza to address humanitarian needs, according to a board official. The initiative aims to support Gazans willing to relocate to secure areas regardless of a potential deal with Hamas on the peace plan's second phase.

The United States urged donors to cease funding UNRWA, accusing it of Hamas infiltration and promoting the Board of Peace as an alternative. The UN defended UNRWA's mandate, emphasizing its role in Gaza's humanitarian efforts despite allegations of infiltration.

A new AP-NORC poll highlights significant divides among U.S. Jews over Israel and Gaza, with religious Jews more supportive of Israel’s actions compared to secular Jews. About 70% of Jewish adults identify religiously, while 30% identify culturally or ethnically, with the latter group more critical of Israel’s military operations and less emotionally attached to the country.

A new AP-NORC poll highlights sharp divides among U.S. Jews over Israel's actions in Gaza, with religious Jews more likely to support Israel than secular Jews. About 70% of Jewish adults identify as religiously affiliated, while 30% are secular or unaffiliated, with the latter group more critical of Israel's military operations. The survey also notes that 40% of secular Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, compared to 25% of religious Jews who see its operations as justified.

Hamas announced it would hand over governance of Gaza to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a body established under Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, to shift responsibility for peace negotiations to the US and Israel. Israel dismissed the move as a 'trick' and may resume attacks, citing Hamas’s refusal to surrender arms. Over 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since a 2025 ceasefire, with Israel accused of genocide and occupying 70% of the territory.

Hamas announced it will hand over control of Gaza to a committee of Palestinian technocrats to advance a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and reduce Israel's influence, according to expert Jean-Paul Chagnollaud.

An Israeli Likud minister, Chikli, accused Turkish President Erdogan of being a 'grotesque hybrid of Hitler and Sinwar,' calling him a 'pathetic blood-soaked zero' and a 'patron of Hamas and ISIS.' The remarks come amid escalating Israeli rhetoric against Ankara.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians and wounded seven, including two children, in Mawasi and near a displaced families' tent encampment. The strikes occurred since a US-mediated ceasefire with Hamas took effect eight months ago, resulting in over 1,070 Palestinian and four Israeli soldier deaths.

The new Gaza administration, NCAG, will manage civilian affairs including health and education, as well as security, following Hamas's dissolution of the government.

Belgium may recognize Palestinian statehood following Hamas's agreement to relinquish control of Gaza, a key condition set by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The move aligns with recent recognitions by Spain, Ireland, Norway, the UK, Canada, Australia, France, and Portugal.

A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising criticism from Democrats and generational divides over Israel’s actions in Gaza. About one-third of U.S. adults, including nearly half of Democrats, believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians, while opinions on the justification for Israel’s military operations are split.

A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising opposition from Democrats and divisions among Republicans. About one-third of U.S. adults, including nearly half of Democrats, believe Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, while public opinion has shifted toward Palestinians since the 2023 Hamas attack. The findings highlight growing partisan and generational divides over Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising Democratic criticism and Republican divisions. About one-third of U.S. adults, including half of Democrats, believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, while opinions on its military actions are split.

A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising criticism from Democrats and divisions among Republicans. About one-third of U.S. adults, including roughly half of Democrats, believe Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, while public opinion on Israel's military actions has shifted significantly since the 2023 Hamas attack.

An attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman has heightened tensions, with US officials blaming Iran and Iran stating the vessel ignored warnings. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun plans to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss an agreement with Israel, while Iran's Parliament Speaker vowed to punish 'arrogant powers' following the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza, shifting toward civilian rule.

Hamas dissolves its governing bodies in Gaza as stalemate with Israel continues. Ismaïl al-Thawabta, director general of the press office of the Hamas-led government, held a press conference at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip.

Hamas has dissolved its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.

French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan faces trial for sharing a quote attributed to Kōzō Okamoto, a militant linked to a 1972 Israeli airport attack, which prosecutors allege constitutes an apology for terrorism. Hassan argues the case is politically motivated and aims to silence pro-Palestinian voices, emphasizing her advocacy for Palestinian rights and resistance philosophy.