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Yahya Sinwar: Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind

Israel confirmed on Thursday that it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

Salem Al Rayyes 13 November 2023
Ismail Haniyeh (left) and Yahya Sinwar during the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the founding of Hamas, on December 14, 2017. AFP

Hamas might have miscalculated in Gaza

By keeping decision-making inside Gaza, Hamas leaders may have misjudged the reaction of the outside world.

Michael Horowitz 09 November 2023
A Palestinian youth walks inside a tunnel used for military exercises during a weapon exhibition at a Hamas-run youth summer camp in Gaza City July 20, 2016. AP

Once a lifeline, Hamas underground tunnel network could become a graveyard

What was once a means to ease a blockade has become a strategic part of a raging ground war after a devastating bombing campaign. But there is scant criticism of the network known as 'Lower Gaza'.

Salem Al Rayyes 08 November 2023
A look into the six issues - including global assistance, and governance - that would ensure the "day after" outcome of Israel's current Gaza war involves long-term stability for both Gaza and Israel. Eva Vázquez

Gaza the day after: Strategies for long-term stability

A look into the six issues - including global assistance, and governance - that would ensure the "day after" outcome of Israel's current Gaza war involves long-term stability for both Gaza and Israel.

James Jeffrey 05 November 2023
A relatively recently formed part of Hamas's Cyber Group has had a rapid rise and significant success in gathering intelligence and breaching digital defences despite a series of assassinations of its leaders. Al Majalla

How Hamas Cyber Force hacked the Israeli army’s secrets

A relatively recently formed part of the group has had a rapid rise and significant success in gathering intelligence and breaching digital defences despite a series of assassinations of its leaders.

Kawthar Zantour 05 November 2023
A Palestinian carries a girl injured in the Israeli bombing of Rafah on October 17. AFP

Catastrophe in Gaza and Western complicity

After seismic events shift Palestinian politics, it is time to look at the transformed circumstances of a long struggle, as well as the factors that always defy change throughout turbulent times

Majed Kayali 23 October 2023
Experts in how Hamas is funded say it brings cryptocurrency into Gaza from Egypt. US authorities estimate that Iran remains the group's main financier, providing it with about $100mn a year. Shutterstock

How Hamas uses cryptocurrency to fund its operations

Calls for a clampdown are likely to follow armed groups' use of digital money. But even if limits are introduced, they are not expected to be as effective as those on traditional currency.

Abdel-Rahman Ayas 19 October 2023
Zouari lived in the shadows. Relocating repeatedly, his clandestine association with Hamas stayed hidden until the day he was assassinated. Albane Simon

Mohamed Zouari: The Tunisian engineer behind Hamas drones

Zouari lived in the shadows. Relocating repeatedly, his clandestine association with Hamas stayed hidden until the day he was assassinated.

Kawthar Zantour 11 October 2023
There are several reasons why Hamas attacked Israel, including restoring its dwindling credibility. But it is crucial to acknowledge Israel's antagonising behaviour as one of the key motivations. Majalla/agencies

Why did Hamas start a war with Israel?

There are several reasons why Hamas attacked Israel, including restoring its dwindling credibility. But it is crucial to acknowledge Israel's antagonising behaviour as one of the key motivations.

Majed Kayali 09 October 2023
Israel has singled out Mohammed Deif, a rising member of the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. His rising popularity among Palestinians makes him a top target for assassination. Axel Rangel Garcia

Mohammed Deif: Israel's most wanted man

Israel has singled out Mohammed Deif, the leader of the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. His rising popularity among Palestinians makes him a top target for assassination.

Salem Al Rayyes 09 October 2023
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Brazil's left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office

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President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) greeting Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (R), in Tehran on 18 May 2025. Iranian Presidency / AFP
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