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MediaBias News has published 49 stories involving Hamas, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · IsraelHouse report: APA leaders ignored antisemitism
A House of Representatives committee report accuses the American Psychological Association of perpetuating antisemitism. The report alleges APA leaders ignored prejudice and allowed antisemitism to fester, while the organization's president and CEO have rejected the findings.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Treasury Secretary: Iran's Economy May Contract 25%
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that American sanctions on Iran are highly successful, potentially leading to a 25% economic contraction by March 2026. He also claimed that Iran's ability to fund proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah is diminishing and that soldiers are not being paid.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesMohamed Soliman pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in Boulder attack
Mohamed Soliman pleaded guilty to nine federal hate-crime counts and three federal weapon charges for a June 2025 firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado. He is already serving a life sentence for state convictions related to the same attack, which killed one demonstrator and injured about a dozen others.
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Politics · Middle EastKathy Hochul links Netanyahu's policies to NY antisemitism
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said her job would be easier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loses the election, linking his policies to rising antisemitism in the state. She also privately cautioned Israeli leaders against overreaching in their response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
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IDF Chief Orders Leave Freeze and Troop Boost Ahead of Elections
The Israeli military is increasing troop deployments and freezing soldier leave ahead of the October 27 elections. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered the measures following a security assessment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Hamas against attempting to influence the vote.
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IDF kills three Hamas operatives in Gaza strikes
The Israeli military announced it killed three Hamas operatives in Gaza on Saturday. The IDF said the individuals were involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and civilians and working to restore Hamas' military capabilities.
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Media · IsraelADL says Wikipedia failed to fix biased edits on Israel-related pages
The Anti-Defamation League claims Wikipedia has not corrected biased edits on Israel-related pages, a year after exposing a coordinated campaign. The report states that much of the problematic content, including the removal of details about October 7 atrocities, remains on live articles.
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Politics · United StatesNYC Mayor Mamdani's remarks on Oct. 7 anniversary draw backlash
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's comments on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, condemning Hamas and denouncing Israel's actions as genocide, have led to significant backlash. The remarks sparked protests and political condemnation, with Mamdani stating he was prepared for such challenges.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump marks three years since October 7 attack
Donald Trump posted a statement on Truth Social marking three years since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in Israel. He described the day as one of the darkest and most evil in Israel's history and said he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Commemorates Oct. 7 Anniversary, Criticizes Israel's Gaza Actions
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with a statement that acknowledged the Hamas massacre while also criticizing Israel's subsequent actions in Gaza. He stated that suffering continued through Israel's actions, which he described as genocide.
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Politics · Middle EastMike Waltz marks Oct 7 anniversary at UN, says attack backfired on Iran
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz spoke at an event commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. He shared stories of former hostages and stated the attack had backfired on Iran and its proxies. Television host Dr. Phil McGraw also addressed the gathering.
Middle East4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Israel warns citizens abroad of heightened terror threats for Oct. 7 anniversary
Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning to its citizens and Jews abroad about increased terror threats ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The council advised specific precautions and highlighted certain countries as high-risk destinations.
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Politics · Middle EastIreland players refuse handshake with Israel captain
Irish footballers again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before a Nations League match. Goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher refused to shake hands with Israel's captain, Dor Peretz.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS sanctions individuals and charities over alleged Hamas funding
The United States has sanctioned three individuals and two France-based charities accused of raising over $2 million for Hamas. The Treasury stated the network used deceptive charitable fronts and cryptocurrency to move funds, with $1.5 million raised after the October 7 attack.
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Media · Middle EastIDF names 170 Gaza individuals presented as journalists but says they were militants
The Israeli military has published a list of 170 Palestinians killed in Gaza who were presented internationally as journalists. The IDF states these individuals were members of Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, with 17 participating in the October 7th attack.
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Trump doubts Netanyahu knew of Oct. 7 attack warnings
Donald Trump stated he does not believe reports that Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by Egypt or the UAE about the October 7 Hamas attack. He also refused to endorse Netanyahu for another term, saying he is not involved in politics.
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Politics · European UnionMacron calls Bardella's alleged anti-Semitic comments 'very serious'
French President Emmanuel Macron has described alleged anti-Semitic comments by Jordan Bardella as 'very serious and unacceptable'. Bardella responded by stating he protested in Paris after the October 7 Hamas attacks, unlike Macron.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Cancels US Visit Amid Security Alert
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has cancelled a planned visit to the United States due to heightened security tensions and an increased state of alert within the military. He was scheduled to discuss military cooperation with US officials.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli strikes kill two Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least two Palestinians and injuries to several others. The strikes occurred in two separate incidents, with health officials confirming the casualties.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu orders legal case preparation against Erdogan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the preparation of a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, potentially for the International Criminal Court. The case is expected to focus on Erdogan's treatment of Kurds and alleged funding of Hamas.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomFormer Hamas bodyguard granted UK asylum and citizenship before terror plot arrest
A former bodyguard for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was granted asylum and British citizenship in the UK before being arrested on suspicion of planning terror attacks in Europe. He is accused of organising plots targeting Israeli diplomats and Jewish communities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNeriya Leiter critically wounded in West Bank car-ramming attack
Master Sgt. (res.) Neriya Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, was critically wounded in a car-ramming attack at a West Bank checkpoint. He underwent complex brain surgery and his life remains in danger.
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Politics · Middle EastMacron's Hamas remark sparks Israeli backlash and French clarification
Emmanuel Macron's statement at the UN General Assembly that Hamas has never operated in the West Bank drew sharp criticism from Israel. French officials later clarified that the president meant Hamas does not govern the West Bank.
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Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to address UN on NYC Mayor Mamdani
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will use his UN General Assembly speech to "tell the truth" about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jews, while Mamdani has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide."
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Conflict & Security · European UnionSeven indicted in Germany for alleged Hamas weapons plot
German federal prosecutors have indicted seven individuals accused of obtaining weapons for Hamas to plan terrorist attacks. The alleged plot was timed to coincide with the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. The accused allegedly secured a rifle, 13 pistols, and over 700 rounds of ammunition.
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Politics · United KingdomLabour MP apologises after calling for UK military action against Israel
Labour MP Tahir Ali called for the UK to take military action against Israel and for Israel to disarm. He later issued an unreserved apology for his comments and received a formal warning from the Labour Party's chief whip.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIDF confirms killing of Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid
The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the killing of Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, in a strike in southern Gaza. He replaced Mohammed Shabana, who was killed in May 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, 'No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza.'
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Politics · Middle East
Kushner: US leveraged Israel's Doha strike isolation for Gaza deal
Jared Kushner stated the US administration used Israel's international isolation after a September 2025 strike in Doha, Qatar, to pressure the country into accepting a Gaza deal. The strike targeted Hamas leaders and was described by Kushner as a military failure.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael says it killed Hamas commander Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in Gaza
Israel's military announced it killed Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in a Gaza airstrike on Thursday. Hamas's armed wing confirmed his death, stating he was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike also reportedly killed two other commanders.
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Politics · Middle EastHillary Clinton calls for tougher US stance on Netanyahu
Hillary Clinton stated that the United States should adopt a tougher stance if Israelis re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She also referenced reports that the UAE warned Netanyahu before the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, a claim Netanyahu's office denies.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu to sue Haaretz over claim of UAE warning before Oct 7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to sue the newspaper Haaretz and its journalist over a report claiming UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned him of a planned Hamas operation before the October 7, 2023 attacks. Netanyahu's office denies the report, calling it a 'lie'.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli strike kills child and man in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, medics reported. The military said it attacked a Hamas militant. A ceasefire in place since October 2025 has not stopped Israeli strikes.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20![Palestinians walk past a food aid warehouse destroyed in an Israeli air strike that targeted a nearby house in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza on August 26, 2026 [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP26238387733561-1787762555.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHamas agrees to surrender weapons and transfer Gaza authority
Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza have agreed to surrender their weapons and transfer civilian and security authority to a UN-recognized transitional administration, according to Gaza Peace Board envoy Nikolay Mladenov. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the plan.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMladenov Criticizes Israel's Gaza Strikes, Warns of Next War
Nikolay Mladenov, the official leading President Trump's Gaza ceasefire initiative, has criticized Israel for continued attacks on the territory. He warned the UN Security Council that these strikes risk derailing the plan to disarm Hamas and could lead to further conflict.
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PoliticsUS Sanctions Tech Collective Linked to Antifa, Hamas
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned the Italy-based Autistici/Inventati collective, known as the A/I Collective, designating it a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The group provided digital infrastructure to violent far-left organizations, including Rose City Antifa, and groups linked to Hamas, Iran's IRGC, and Hezbollah.
3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 60![Israeli soldiers take position during a raid in the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. [File: Alaa Badarneh/EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/14036023-1787486586.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli man stabbed near West Bank village of Al-Auja
An Israeli man was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack near the village of Al-Auja in the occupied West Bank. The attacker escaped, and Israeli forces initiated a search. Hamas claimed responsibility for the stabbing, calling it a response to Israeli actions.
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Israel finds kites near Gaza, orders forceful response
Several kites were found in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed no suspicious items or explosives were found on them. Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to act forcefully against such launches.
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Smuggling of Israeli-restricted goods into Gaza booms since October 2023
An Associated Press investigation reveals a surge in smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza since October 2023. Cigarettes, iPhones, fuel and medicine enter illegally, driving up prices for Palestinians. Israeli soldiers and middlemen are accused of profiting, while hospitals rely on smugglers for supplies.
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Kushner sets 30-day deadline for Hamas disarmament or renewed Israeli strikes
Jared Kushner stated Hamas must disarm within 30 days or face Israeli military action, with US backing. He said Gaza reconstruction depends on demilitarisation, after meeting Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Hamas officials reportedly pledged cooperation, but Kushner expressed distrust.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastKushner says Hamas disarmament in Gaza could start within 30 days
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s envoy, said progress toward disarming Hamas could begin within 30 days after meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas representatives. Israel has tied any redeployment or reconstruction in Gaza to verified disarmament, overseen by an American general.
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Politics · Middle EastKushner and Netanyahu agree Gaza working groups for Hamas disarmament
Jared Kushner and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem to establish working groups on Hamas disarmament and Gaza sanitation. Israel insists on verification by a US general; Hamas says it will disarm only after Israel withdraws.
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Politics · Middle EastHamas asks US-backed Board of Peace to press Israel on Gaza ceasefire roadmap
Hamas issued a statement after talks in Cairo urging the US-led Board of Peace to compel Israel to accept a 15-point roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Israel has rejected the plan, insisting it will not withdraw forces until Hamas is disarmed.
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Politics · Middle EastEight Muslim-majority states condemn Israel over rejected Gaza peace plan
The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on 16 August 2026 condemning Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Israel insists no military pullout will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, while the signatories say the refusal undermines peace efforts.
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Politics · Middle EastJared Kushner to meet Hamas leaders in Egypt before Israel talks
Jared Kushner, the US envoy and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is scheduled to meet Hamas leadership in Egypt as part of a Middle East peace initiative. The meeting, confirmed by Hamas sources, precedes Kushner’s planned talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump envoys meet Hamas and mediators in Cairo to advance Gaza peace plan
Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on 16 August 2026, with Hamas officials present. Israel rejected the US peace plan and carried out airstrikes in Gaza, injuring at least five Palestinians.
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Iranian president calls contact with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'very difficult'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently 'very difficult', in remarks broadcast on state television. Khamenei has not appeared in public since taking office after his father’s death in US and Israeli strikes.
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Mladenov and Netanyahu discuss Gaza disarmament plan with Hamas
Nikolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, met Benjamin Netanyahu on 3 August 2026 to discuss a disarmament plan agreed with Hamas. All three outlets reporting the meeting quoted Mladenov describing the talks as 'constructive and detailed', but no right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastQatar, Egypt, Türkiye condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza health facilities
Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye issued a joint statement condemning Israeli attacks on health facilities and civilian casualties in Gaza as violations of international law. The mediators called for Israel to implement ceasefire terms and ensure humanitarian aid access, following US President Trump’s announcement of a new phase in his Gaza peace plan.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran will defend itself but not seek escalation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not seek to escalate regional tensions but will use its full capabilities to defend its security and interests. The statement follows US and Israeli attacks on Iran in February and a collapsed ceasefire in July.
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