Ismail Haniyeh

Red Cross chief says she tried to arrange Gaza hostage visits through talks with Hamas's Haniyeh

She cited the organization's "strict insistence on neutrality" as having been vital in the eventual return of many of the Gaza hostages to Israel.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric speaks during a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister in Moscow on July 1, 2026.
Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Yair Golan wants Arab representation in next gov't as Knesset polls show wide disparities

 Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024.

Ismail Haniyeh's ex-bodyguard arrested for planning terror attack against European Jews - report

Nineteen-year-old Negev resident Deif Allah Abu Rjeila is arrested on August 13, 2026, in a joint operation by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Israel Police and Border Police counterterrorism officers.

Negev teen charged over 45 TikTok reposts praising Hamas, October 7 massacre


Year in review: The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024

The year 2024 has been an eventful one, and now it is wrapping up. With the benefit of hindsight, The Jerusalem Post looks back at the biggest news stories and events around the world of 2024.

 The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024 (From L clockwise): The Hezbollah pager explosions, the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria, Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt, projectiles fired by Iran are seen in the air above Jerusalem.

Man on the inside? Details of Haniyeh assassination in the heart of Tehran revealed

At the last minute the plan nearly fell apart; the air-conditioning in Haniyeh's room broke down, and he had to leave the room.

 Palestinian group Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh (grayed out) in Tehran, Iran

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Gaza 'war crimes'

The ruling could prevent Israeli officials from traveling and comes as the government ignores legal advice to open a state inquiry.

(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Hamas likely to conceal name of Sinwar's successor over assassination fears - report

According to reports, there is near consensus on keeping the name of the next leader secret both by Hamas leaders in Gaza and abroad. 

 A protester holds up a picture of newly appointed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh at a rally by protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen August 9, 2024.

Officials to 'Post': Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip

In an unexpected turn of events, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during an IDF operation in Rafah, potentially reshaping the conflict's dynamics. No hostages were killed during the operation.

 Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar seen over a photo of a blast in the Gaza Strip (illustrative)

Senior Qatari diplomat to 'Post': We never communicated with Sinwar – exclusive

Senior Qatari diplomat tells the 'Post' that the Gulf state never communicated with Sinwar, and it hasn't recently met with Israeli hostage families.

 Yahya Sinwar, former leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement at a meeting with members of Palestinian factions at Hamas President's office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022

Sinwar silent with mediators, believed to have surrounded himself with hostages - Qatari officials

"He has disappeared for us too and has not made contact," the officials were cited as saying.

 A pro-Palestinian protester holds up a portrait of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar outside of a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City, U.S., August 14, 2024.

Jewish year in review: The biggest news events in Israel since October 7

A look at a timeline of the major news stories in Israel since last Rosh Hashanah, a year characterized by the Israel-Hamas War.

Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.

Iran's Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say

Hezbollah has refrained from officially appointing a successor to Nasrallah, possibly to avoid making his replacement a target for an Israeli assassination, they said.

 IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian and his cabinet in Tehran, last month.

Haniyeh's son: Hamas rejected 'deal of a century' for statehood - report

The deal would have also encompassed the disarmament of Hamas.

 A banner with a picture of assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is displayed next to the Iran and Palestinian flags in a street in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2024.