# Hamas
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Israeli Strikes Kill 21 in Gaza after Army Says Fighters Opened Fire Near Northern Frontline
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 21 people, including a Palestinian Red Crescent medic, after the Israel Defense Forces said armed men fired on soldiers near the northern "yellow line." Hamas denied the accusation and condemned the strikes, highlighting the fragility of local ceasefire arrangements and the acute humanitarian risks facing displaced civilians.
Israel Signals Readiness for Multi‑Front War as Chief of Staff Orders Heightened Preparations
Israel’s Chief of Staff Zamir has declared the IDF in a period of heightened war readiness, citing lingering tensions with Iran and lessons from the October 2023 Hamas attacks. He called for both stronger defences and preparations for offensive operations across multiple theatres, signalling planning for a possible multi‑front conflict.
Hamas Warns Any Conditions on Rafah Opening Would Breach Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas said on February 1 that any Israeli imposition of obstacles or conditions at the Rafah crossing would breach the Gaza ceasefire, urging mediators to oversee Israeli actions. Gaza authorities warned the mechanism for reopening remains unclear, with over 18,000 people in need of treatment outside the enclave; Israel conducted a one‑day pilot opening and said the crossing would formally open the following day.
Palestinian Factions Say Israeli Strikes Are Undermining Ceasefire After New Administrative Body Announced
Hamas and multiple Palestinian factions accused Israel of violating a ceasefire after the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee, reporting dozens of airstrikes, scores of civilian casualties and destruction of homes. The statement warned such actions aim to block the ceasefire’s second phase and called for protection of the Rafah crossing and Gazan freedom of movement.
Air Raids Across Gaza Kill at Least 28, Raising Stakes for a Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on 31 January killed at least 28 people and prompted Palestinian factions to accuse Israel of breaching a ceasefire. The strikes threaten to destabilise fragile truces, worsen humanitarian conditions, and complicate mediation efforts by regional actors.
Israeli Military Confirms Roughly 70,000 Palestinian Dead in Gaza, Validating Local Toll
The Israeli military has confirmed roughly 70,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 2023, aligning closely with figures published by Gaza’s health ministry. That convergence heightens humanitarian, legal and diplomatic pressure and complicates prospects for reconstruction and a political resolution.
Trapped Between Capitals: How a U.S. 'Peace Commission' Could Corner Pakistan’s Army Chief
A Chinese commentary contends that a U.S.-backed “peace commission” on Gaza, promoted by Donald Trump, is being used to pressure Pakistan into supervising Hamas’s disarmament. The piece argues that General Asim Munir faces an untenable choice: follow U.S. demands and lose domestic legitimacy, or resist and risk critical U.S. aid and economic support, with serious implications for Pakistan’s stability.
Netanyahu Vetoes Gaza Rebuilding Until ‘Complete’ Demilitarization, Rules Out Palestinian State
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will not permit the reconstruction of Gaza until it is fully demilitarized, rejected Palestinian statehood, and barred Turkey and Qatar from participating in any international stabilization force. His stance complicates a U.S. plan to move from ceasefire to phased governance, disarmament and rebuilding, and raises the prospect of a prolonged humanitarian and political stalemate.
Tel Aviv Families Switch Off Hostage Clock as Last Remains Return
Families in Tel Aviv ceremonially switched off a high-profile clock in front of the Defense Ministry on January 27 after the Israeli military announced the return of the last person taken to Gaza. The shutdown marks a symbolic end to a public campaign demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages, even as tough questions about accountability, the war’s conduct and Gaza’s future remain.
Israel Says Last Remains of Gaza Captives Returned, Raising Stakes Over Rafah and Ceasefire Implementation
Israel announced that the final body of an Israeli captive held in Gaza, identified as La'an Gvili, has been recovered and returned, completing the returns of persons and remains from Gaza. Hamas acknowledged efforts to locate the body while demanding full implementation of the ceasefire, including opening the Rafah crossing and Israeli withdrawal, complicating the humanitarian and political calculus.
Hamas Says It Has Handed Over Israeli Detainees and Remains, Urges Israel to Honor Ceasefire Commitments
Hamas’s armed wing says it has handed over all surviving Israeli detainees and the bodies it held to mediators, urging Israel to honor ceasefire commitments. Israel confirms ongoing searches for the last missing body in northern Gaza, while verification and political tensions leave the ceasefire’s durability in doubt.
Israel Says It Destroyed a 4 km Hamas Tunnel in Southern Gaza as Rafah Finds Fuel Concerns Over Militancy
The Israel Defense Forces say they have destroyed an approximately four‑kilometre Hamas tunnel complex in southern Gaza and released video of the operation. The IDF also reported finding weapons, explosive devices and rocket launchers in Rafah after a firefight that killed six militants; Hamas has not commented.