The Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement has officially confirmed the death of former Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, some six months after an Israeli airstrike. In addition, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida also stated Thursday for the first time that Marwan Issa,

Who is Yahya Sinwar?While the video is making the rounds in pro-Palestinian circles with Sinwar praised for his heroism, the reality of the video raises more questions than answers.Why was Sinwar off on his own with only a few men?

Hamas has released eight hostages five Thai farm workers and three dual German-Israeli nationals. That's in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Hamas could be seen preparing for the release of the hostages by making preparations opposite Sinwar's house in Khan Yunis, drawing large crowds.

NEW chilling footage appears to show the terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar directing Hamas from the rubble of Gaza before he was killed. Yahya Sinwar was the bloodthirsty mastermind behind the October

Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida confirmed on Thursday the death of Mohammed Deif, the former head of Hamas’ military wing, six months after the Israel Defense Forces said it had killed him in a raid on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone in the southern Gaza Strip.

In exchange, Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners. Their release was delayed because of chaos surrounding Thursday’s hostage handover in Gaza.

Islamic Jihad and Hamas fighters struggled to hold back a crowd of hundreds in a chaotic handover of two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza on Thursday.Spectators surged forwards,

Watch A large number of Palestinians gather with resistance fighters around the home of the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Khan Younis before the release of the Israeli captives.

The owner of the house, where Israeli forces purportedly killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar last year, says his apartment in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah has become a macabre tourist attraction for admirers of the militant leader.

Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership void inside the Gaza Strip.