Hamas

Dossier

Who

Hamas — Palestinian Group. Artesh's archive holds 2,856 stories naming Hamas. The 60 most recent, from 24 September 2026 to 28 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets ISNA (20), Donya-e-Eqtesad (4), Tehran Times (1) and international and independent outlets Al Jazeera (9), BBC Persian (5), Iran Herald (4), BBC Middle East (3), Phys.org (1). Affiliations: ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency); Donya-e-Eqtesad is a private Iranian economic daily; Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily. On 26 October 2026, ISNA reported: "Israeli Army Claims to Have Assassinated 4 Resistance Forces in Gaza". On 18 October 2026, ISNA reported: "First Publication; Letter from Sayyid al-Houthi to Yahya Sinwar One Month Before His Martyrdom".

In the news

October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 56 stories)

28 Oct — Israeli Voters Seek Change and Peace Ahead of Elections (Iran Herald). Ahead of Israel's legislative elections, voters express a desire for peace and political change amidst ongoing regional tensions.

28 Oct — Israelis Vote in Crucial Election Seen as a Referendum on Netanyahu's Leadership (Iran Herald). Israelis are participating in a crucial election that is viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership amidst ongoing conflicts and national divisions.

27 Oct — UN: Israel Continues Genocide in Gaza Even After Ceasefire (ISNA). The UN reports that Israel is still committing genocide in Gaza and crimes against humanity in the West Bank, even after a ceasefire with Hamas.

27 Oct — First Elections in Israel After October 7; Medicalian in Moscow (BBC Persian). Israel is holding its first elections since the October 7 Hamas attack, with a tight race between Netanyahu's Likud party and the opposition coalition led by Gadi Eisenkot.

27 Oct — Guide to the Israeli Elections; Who Are the Main Contenders for Power? (BBC Persian). Israelis are voting in a critical election following significant regional conflicts initiated by Hamas. The outcome could reshape the political landscape amid ongoing tensions with neighboring countries, including Iran.

26 Oct — Hamas Congratulates Lula da Silva (ISNA). Hamas has expressed its congratulations to Lula da Silva following his re-election as President of Brazil. This acknowledgment highlights the relationship between Hamas and Brazil's political landscape.

26 Oct — Israeli Army Claims to Have Assassinated 4 Resistance Forces in Gaza (ISNA). The Israeli army has conducted an airstrike in Gaza, claiming to have killed four members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

and 49 more that month, in the timeline.

September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 4 stories)

30 Sep — Netanyahu's Election Campaign Under Pressure from Hamas Attack Warnings (Al Jazeera). Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is under scrutiny for failing to heed warnings prior to the October 7 Hamas attack, as he prepares for the upcoming elections on October 27.

29 Sep — Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza (Al Jazeera). Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in Gaza City, resulting in the death of Izz al-Din al-Beik, the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza.

28 Sep — Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Threatens Hamas Leader in Video (Al Jazeera). Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to kill Hamas figure Hassan Salameh in a video. This incident highlights escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, which could have implications for Iran's support of Hamas.

27 Sep — Hamas criticizes Board of Peace for excluding UNRWA from Gaza operations (Al Jazeera). Hamas has criticized the Board of Peace for refusing to collaborate with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza, accusing it of siding with Israel.

Iranian outlets vs international outlets

ISNA and Donya-e-Eqtesad focus on Hamas's responses to Israeli actions, such as ISNA's coverage of Hamas congratulating Lula da Silva and responding to Israeli raids. Al Jazeera highlights Israeli actions, such as halting commercial shipments to Gaza amidst a Hamas tax dispute and marking the anniversary of a Hamas attack. Tehran Times and ISNA commemorate Yahya Sinwar's martyrdom and discuss Palestinian unity efforts, while BBC Middle East and Al Jazeera report on Israeli commemorations of past Hamas attacks. ISNA reports on international reactions to Israeli policies, like Ankara's response to the Israeli Defense Minister, whereas Iran Herald discusses Israeli elections and their implications for Netanyahu's leadership.

Often mentioned with

The names that appear most often in the same stories as Hamas: Israel, Gaza, Netanyahu. These are co-mentions in Artesh's archive, not statements about relationships.

Full dated timeline of coverage

Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 28, 2026.