Iran says short-range projectile killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran says short-range projectile killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack which it blamed on Israel, state TV reported Saturday. The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on 31 July 2024, its political leader Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran and vowed the act "will not go unanswered" Israel had pledged to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders over the group’s 7 October attack on southern Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. It came less than two weeks after a suspected Israeli strike in Syria killed two Iranian generals, marking the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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Israeli Defense Minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination
4 hours, 38 minutes ago

Israeli Defense Minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination

The Hindu  

Israel's Defense Minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas' top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The comments by Israel Katz appeared to mark the first time that Israel has acknowledged killing Ismail Haniyeh, who died in an explosion in Iran in July. He also noted …

Israel acknowledges assassinating former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran
7 hours, 49 minutes ago

Israel acknowledges assassinating former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

Hindustan Times  

Israel on Tuesday acknowledged that it killed former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital, Tehran, and warned to “decapitate” the leadership of Houthi rebels in Yemen. and decapitate their leadership -- just as we did with Haniyeh, Sinwar, and Nasrallah in Tehran, Gaza, and Lebanon, we will do so in Hodeida and Sanaa,” news agency AFP quoted Israeli Defence …

Israel Versus Iran: How Their Conflict Shapes the Middle East
2 months ago

Israel Versus Iran: How Their Conflict Shapes the Middle East

Bloomberg  

The low-boil conflict between Israel and Iran has shaped the Middle East for decades. The conflict entered a dangerous new phase with the outbreak of the current war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, which Iran supports. Tensions increased after Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in July while visiting Iran, presumably by Israel. Then in late September, …

Iran stresses its right to self-defense
4 months, 1 week ago

Iran stresses its right to self-defense

China Daily  

People take part in a protest against the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 31, 2024. Nasser Kanaani, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, criticized on Tuesday the joint statement by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the contentious Middle East issue, accusing the Western countries of …

Post Haniyeh killing, Israel faces Hamas 2.0 in a grinding war of attrition
4 months, 1 week ago

Post Haniyeh killing, Israel faces Hamas 2.0 in a grinding war of attrition

Firstpost  

Hamas is in for the long haul with increased recruitment, expertise in urban and guerrilla warfare and Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the overall boss Yahya Sinwar now has the complete authority to decide on hostage rescue or a ceasefire deal, making the negotiations tougher for Israel and the US. “If the Hamas battalions were largely destroyed, Israeli forces wouldn’t still …

Hezbollah fires at least 50 rockets at Israel; Iron Dome activated | VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah fires at least 50 rockets at Israel; Iron Dome activated | VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

Hezbollah fired around 50 rockets from southern Lebanon towards Israel on Sunday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept an attack from Lebanon over the Galilee region as seen from the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Follow: Middle East Crisis LIVE update Iran and Hamas have also blamed …

Iran says Hamas chief killed by 'short-range projectile'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran says Hamas chief killed by 'short-range projectile'

China Daily  

This photo shows Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2024. TEHRAN -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said on Saturday that Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by a "short-range projectile loaded with an almost 7-kg warhead." "In view of the conducted investigations, the terrorist operation has been carried out through firing from outside the …

Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack which it blamed on Israel, state TV reported Saturday. It added that “the warmongering and terrorist Zionist regime will receive harsh punishment in the suitable time, place, and capacity.” Israel has …

Iran’s IRGC Says Short-Range Projectile Killed Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran’s IRGC Says Short-Range Projectile Killed Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh

News 18  

Iran said the “short-range projectile” that killed Hamas political wing chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was fired from outside his residence. “ was carried out by firing a short range projectile carrying about 7 kilograms of explosive materials and launched from outside the guests residency,” the IRGC said in its statement. It should be noted that the statement by the …

Israel's Mossad agency hired 'Iranian agents' to assassinate Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh: Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Mossad agency hired 'Iranian agents' to assassinate Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh: Report

India TV News  

Tehran: The Israeli spy agency Mossad, one of the most-feared foreign intelligence agencies in the world, reportedly hired Iranian agents to plant explosives with the ultimate goal of assassinating Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, whose killing in Tehran shocked the Middle East and plunged the region into chaos and fear over a possible retaliation from Iran that may spark an all-out …

Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says Israel will receive ‘harsh punishment in due time and place’ for assassination of Hamas chief. Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed earlier this week by a “short-range projectile” launched from outside his residence in Tehran, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said. It added that Israel will receive “a harsh punishment in due …

Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile: Iran amid conflicting reports on method of killing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile: Iran amid conflicting reports on method of killing

India TV News  

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran by a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kg, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday as it vowed revenge on Israel who it blamed for the killing. Earlier, a report claimed that Israeli spy agency Mossad hired Iranian agents to plant explosives in three separate rooms of a building where …

Iran Revolutionary Guards say 'short-range projectile' killed Hamas chief
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran Revolutionary Guards say 'short-range projectile' killed Hamas chief

New Indian Express  

TEHRAN: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that Israel killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh using a "short-range projectile" launched from outside of his accommodation in Tehran. "This terrorist operation was carried out by firing a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kilograms -- causing a strong explosion -- from outside the accommodation area," the Guards said in a …

As Iran vows to punish Israel, slain Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As Iran vows to punish Israel, slain Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar

Firstpost  

The assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which Iran has blamed on Israel, has pushed the Middle East to the brink of a regional war As the Middle East remains on edge over fears of an all-out war, slain Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has been buried in Qatar in a private ceremony. Following a private funeral ceremony attended …

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in the emirate of Qatar on Friday as the fallout surged from his death in an alleged Israeli attack. Pakistan and Turkey lowered their flags to half-staff, prompting Israel to summon Turkey’s deputy ambassador for a “stern reprimand.” Turkey’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Oncu …

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East

LA Times  

An image from video shows the coffin of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh being carried out after funeral prayers in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in the emirate of Qatar on Friday as the fallout surged from his death in an alleged Israeli attack. Pakistan and Turkey …

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian group calls for ‘day of furious rage’ to coincide with funeral of Haniyeh who was assassinated in Iran. In Gaza, Hamas called for a “day of furious rage” to protest against the assassination and Israel’s deadliest war on Gaza which since October 7 has killed almost 40,000 people. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded on X to the …

Calls for revenge echo at Haniyeh’s funeral; Tehran vows ‘punishment’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Calls for revenge echo at Haniyeh’s funeral; Tehran vows ‘punishment’

The Hindu  

Iran held a funeral ceremony on August 1 with calls for revenge after the killing in Tehran of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in a strike blamed on Israel. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Qatar, having earlier threatened a “harsh punishment” for his killing. ‘Duty to respond’ Senior Iranian officials …

Hamas leader’s assassination sheds light on a long history of alleged Israeli attacks in Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas leader’s assassination sheds light on a long history of alleged Israeli attacks in Iran

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Explosions in secretive underground nuclear facilities. Alleged Israeli attacks against Iran’s nuclear program stepped up significantly in 2020, after the disintegration of the 2015 nuclear deal meant to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, explained Meir Litvak, the director of the Alliance Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University. ‘An exquisite intelligence capability’ Haniyeh’s brazen …

Watch: At Ismail Haniyeh's Funeral In Iran, Khamenei Vows Revenge Against Israel
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: At Ismail Haniyeh's Funeral In Iran, Khamenei Vows Revenge Against Israel

News 18  

Iran held a funeral ceremony on Thursday with calls for revenge after the killing in Tehran of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in a strike blamed on Israel. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Qatar, having earlier threatened a “harsh punishment" for his killing. Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s foreign relations chief, vowed …

West Asia on the brink, West needs to step in
4 months, 3 weeks ago

West Asia on the brink, West needs to step in

Hindustan Times  

Israel has torpedoed whatever feeble chances there were of a ceasefire in West Asia, by killing Hamas politburo chief, Ismail Haniyeh. People protest following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 31, 2024. This made a carefully calculated response by Iran, as was the case in April when Israel killed …

Iran held funeral processions this morning for Hamas' terrorist leader
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran held funeral processions this morning for Hamas' terrorist leader

Daily Mail  

Iran held funeral processions this morning for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated in a suspected Israeli missile strike on Tehran yesterday just hours after he attended the inauguration of Iran's new president. The Islamic Republic's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was seen weeping over the coffin of Haniyeh as he led prayers for the slain Hamas leader, having earlier …

How Ismail Haniyeh’s killing may weaken Hamas but not its ideology
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Ismail Haniyeh’s killing may weaken Hamas but not its ideology

Firstpost  

The killing is a setback for Hamas, but its ideology will only get strengthened if violence continues Haniyeh was born in 1962 in the Shati refugee camp north of Gaza City to Palestinian parents who, in 1948, had been displaced from their home in Ashkelon, now in Israel. “The residence of Ismail Haniyeh, Head of the political office of Hamas …

Prayers and flowers... for a terrorist leader: Iran's Ayatollah prays over Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's coffin after vowing 'revenge' for 'Israeli' assassination - as US calls on 'all parties' to 'avo
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prayers and flowers... for a terrorist leader: Iran's Ayatollah prays over Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's coffin after vowing 'revenge' for 'Israeli' assassination - as US calls on 'all parties' to 'avo

Daily Mail  

Iran held funeral processions this morning for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated in a suspected Israeli missile strike on Tehran yesterday just hours after he attended the inauguration of Iran's new president. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stands over the coffin of Ismail Haniyeh as he leads funeral prayers in Tehran today The typically stony-faced supreme leader …

Hamas chief killing: Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei orders ‘direct attack’ on Israel in retaliation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief killing: Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei orders ‘direct attack’ on Israel in retaliation

Live Mint  

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, New York Times reported, citing three Iranian officials, briefed on the order, including two members of the Revolutionary Guards. Israel, which is at war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, has neither acknowledged nor denied …

Anti-Israel protesters hold up portrait of Ismail Haniyeh, wave pro-terror flag in Times Square: Watch
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Israel protesters hold up portrait of Ismail Haniyeh, wave pro-terror flag in Times Square: Watch

Hindustan Times  

Shocking footage shows anti-Israel protesters in Times Square holding up a portrait of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was recently assassinated. During the same protest on Wednesday, July 31, demonstrators were The crowd yelled “Free Palestine,” while one demonstrator held up a flag representing Hamas, and another displayed a photograph of Haniyeh. An Israel supporter said that he believes the …

Hamas chief killing: Iran orders direct attack on Israel; US speaks on ‘right to defend’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief killing: Iran orders direct attack on Israel; US speaks on ‘right to defend’

Hindustan Times  

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, according to the New York Times. Iran's newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and other officials, including from the foreign ministry and the Guards, have openly stated Iran's intent to retaliate against Israel, asserting their right …

Thousands mourn Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh at funeral procession in Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands mourn Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh at funeral procession in Iran

Al Jazeera  

Iran held funeral processions with calls for revenge after the killing in Tehran of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in an attack blamed on Israel. In the capital’s city centre, thousands of mourners carrying posters of Haniyeh and Palestinian flags gathered for the ceremony at Tehran University. It came just hours after Israel targeted and killed top Hezbollah commander Fuad …

Thousands mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran amid calls for revenge
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran amid calls for revenge

Al Jazeera  

Haniyeh, spoken of as Tehran’s ‘guest’, was assassinated in the Iranian capital as Israel’s war on Gaza rages. Tehran, Iran – Thousands poured into the streets of Tehran to join the funeral procession of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as Iran weighs its options having promised to avenge his assassination. Talking is not helping, I hope Iran gives a stronger response …

Iran's Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh's assassination: Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh's assassination: Report

India TV News  

Ismail Haniyeh killed: In a sign of major escalation in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly ordered a direct assault on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, according to three officials briefed on the order. The suspected assassination by Israel of Hamas' …

Details on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination are scarce. What could happen next is even less clear
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Details on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination are scarce. What could happen next is even less clear

ABC  

Until an "airborne projectile" slammed into the Tehran house where he was sleeping, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh probably had every reason to believe he was safe. But Hamas claims that Haniyeh, along with one of his guards, was "killed in a treacherous Zionist raid" on a special residence for military veterans in the north of the Iranian capital. Iran's Supreme …

Iran’s leader authorizes strikes on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh assassination, reports say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s leader authorizes strikes on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh assassination, reports say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave the order at an emergency …

Watch: Mourners gather for funeral prayer of Hamas leader Ismali Haniyeh in Turkey
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Mourners gather for funeral prayer of Hamas leader Ismali Haniyeh in Turkey

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as thousands of Turks …

Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali …

Hamas leader’s assassination in Tehran an embarrassing security lapse for Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas leader’s assassination in Tehran an embarrassing security lapse for Iran

Hindustan Times  

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, where he was an official guest at the inauguration of new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is an embarrassing security lapse for Iran’s leadership. “Political assassinations and continued targeting of civilians in Gaza while talks continue lead us to ask: How can mediation succeed when one party assassinates the negotiator on other …

Iran vows 'revenge' after the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran vows 'revenge' after the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh

Daily Mail  

Top U.S. officials and lawmakers are responding after the political leader of Hamas was assassinated on Tuesday in Iran escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States pushes for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. 'Brother leader, mujahid Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the movement, died in a Zionist strike on his residence in Tehran after he participated in …

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, killed in Iran, shared stage with Nitin Gadkari, others yesterday
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, killed in Iran, shared stage with Nitin Gadkari, others yesterday

Hindustan Times  

Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a pre-dawn airstrike in Iran on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he shared the stage with Union minister Nitin Gadkari and leaders from other countries at the inauguration ceremony of Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has shared the stage with Union …

Israel has a long history of targeted killings. Here’s a look at some of them
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel has a long history of targeted killings. Here’s a look at some of them

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — A pair of strikes on militant leaders in Beirut and Tehran has escalated tensions in a region already on edge and adds to a long list of targeted killings attributed to Israel. Israel said it targeted Hamas’ military commander Mohammed Deif in a massive strike Saturday. Israel targets Hamas’ shadowy military commander Mohammed Deif in a massive strike …

‘Duty To Seek Revenge’: Iran’s Khomeini Vows ‘Harsh Punishment’ For Israel After Ismail Haniyeh’s Death
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Duty To Seek Revenge’: Iran’s Khomeini Vows ‘Harsh Punishment’ For Israel After Ismail Haniyeh’s Death

News 18  

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed “harsh punishment” for Israel after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. “With this action, the criminal and terrorist Zionist regime prepared the ground for harsh punishment for itself, and we consider it our duty to seek revenge for his blood as he was martyred in the territory of …

Ismail Haniyeh: Who was the Hamas leader killed in Tehran?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ismail Haniyeh: Who was the Hamas leader killed in Tehran?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was …

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack

Associated Press  

As it happened: Replay AP’s coverage of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. BEIRUT — Ismail Haniyeh was the international face of Hamas, its top leader in exile who kept up the militant group’s ties with allies around the region. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh arrives at the Iranian parliament to attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, …

Hamas leader is assassinated after Israel vowed to kill him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas leader is assassinated after Israel vowed to kill him

Daily Mail  

The top political leader of Hamas was assassinated yesterday in a stunning Israeli strike in Iran that has left the Palestinian group vowing to take revenge. But Israel's Defence Forces seized the chance to hit Haniyeh and conducted an airstrike on his residence in Tehran just hours after the event, killing the Hamas leader and a security guard. 'Brother leader, …

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

Hindustan Times  

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was on Wednesday killed in Tehran after he had attended the swearing-in of the new Iranian President, with the Gaza-based militant group alleging that he was killed in an “Israeli attack”. Hamas said in a statement that Haniyeh was “killed in an Israeli attack on his location in Tehran, after attending the ceremony of the new …

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in 'Israeli raid' in Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in 'Israeli raid' in Iran

Business Standard  

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards have been killed in Tehran. "With condolences to the heroic nation of Palestine and the Islamic nation and combatants of the Resistant Front and the noble nation of Iran, this morning the residence of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political office of the Islamic Resistance …

Hamas’ top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas’ top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war

Associated Press  

As it happened: Replay AP’s coverage of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. BEIRUT — Hamas’ top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional war. The strike came just after Haniyeh had attended the …

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, bodyguard ‘assassinated’ in Iran; Israel blamed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, bodyguard ‘assassinated’ in Iran; Israel blamed

Hindustan Times  

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Islamist group Hamas that runs the Palestinian territory of Gaza, has been ‘assassinated’ in Iran's Tehran, a Hamas statement confirmed on Wednesday. Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh The confirmation from Hamas regarding Haniyeh's death came after Iran's Revolutionary Guards informed about the ‘martyrdom’ of the Gaza-based group's foremost leader. "With condolences to the …

Hamas' top political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas' top political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

ABC  

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a statement saying its top political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran. Haniyeh crucial to ceasefire negotiations As Hamas' political leader, Haniyeh was the tough-talking face of the group's international diplomacy as war raged back in Gaza. Initially overruled by the Hamas leadership, it was later approved and Haniyeh become Palestinian …

Killing of Hamas leader likely to derail Gaza peace talks, inflame regional tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Killing of Hamas leader likely to derail Gaza peace talks, inflame regional tensions

LA Times  

Supporters of the Pakistani religious group Jamaat-e-Islami hold posters with a portrait of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Karachi, Pakistan, on Wednesday during a protest to condemn his killing. The killing Wednesday of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will likely derail urgent U.S.-led talks to stop the fighting in Gaza and open the door to a potentially ferocious response from …

Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?

CNN  

CNN — Ismail Haniyeh, political leader of Hamas since 2017, has been the most visible leader of the group during Israel’s war in Gaza, and was key in ongoing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations. As Hamas’s political leader, he was a key interlocutor with international mediators during stalled hostage and ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, following the group’s October …

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