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' Haniyeh in Iran on Wednesday and Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah's most senior military commander, in Beirut a few hours earlier increases the risk of a dangerous escalation in Israel's Gaza war and of a regional conflagration between Israel, Iran and its proxies. Two Iranian sources told Reuters that Haniyeh's killing sent shockwaves through Iran's top leadership, who are now deeply concerned that their security forces may have been infiltrated by Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made no mention of Haniyeh's killing in a televised statement on Wednesday but said Israel had delivered crushing blows to Iran's proxies of late, including Hamas and Hezbollah, and would respond forcefully to any attack.

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Israeli Defense Minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination
4 hours, 44 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, 55 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 …

Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader
20 hours, 41 minutes ago

Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — 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. ___ Here’s the latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is …

’Death sentence must be issued’: Iran’s Supreme leader Khamenei on ICC’s arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu
4 weeks ago

’Death sentence must be issued’: Iran’s Supreme leader Khamenei on ICC’s arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu

Live Mint  

Days after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and others for ‘war crimes’, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanded death sentence for the Israeli Prime Minister. Death sentence must be issued for these criminal leaders", Khamenei said, referring to the Israeli leaders. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, …

A new story of Hamas: Turkey new benefactor as Iran struggles, long-time host Qatar steps back
1 month ago

A new story of Hamas: Turkey new benefactor as Iran struggles, long-time host Qatar steps back

Firstpost  

As Qatar has reportedly evicted Hamas leaders, they appear to have found a new home in Turkey. Is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan replacing the Supreme Leader of Iran as the new benefactor of Hamas? At the same time, The Times of Israel reported a diplomat as saying that Qatar had told Hamas leaders late last month to leave the country. …

Iran says world awaits Trump stop to Gaza, Lebanon wars; calls Israeli assassinations 'organised terrorism'
1 month, 1 week ago

Iran says world awaits Trump stop to Gaza, Lebanon wars; calls Israeli assassinations 'organised terrorism'

New Indian Express  

RIYADH: Iran on Monday said the "world is waiting" for Donald Trump's incoming US government to stop Israel's wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, as it condemned a wave of Israeli assassinations as "organised terrorism." "The American government is the main supporter of the actions of the Zionist regime," First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref told a joint Arab League and …

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas. Blinken spoke to Israel's leaders about the importance of determining whether Hamas is prepared to engage in moving forward, and the Egyptians, the Qataris …

Hamas to Establish Ruling Committee, No Clear Successor Named
2 months ago

Hamas to Establish Ruling Committee, No Clear Successor Named

The Hindu  

Hamas is moving towards appointing a ruling committee rather than a single successor to its chief Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli troops last week. The committee will be made up of representatives of the two Palestinian territories and the diaspora, and will be tasked with governing the movement during the war and exceptional circumstances, as well as its …

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, …

Netanyahu's home is targeted by drone, says Israel after Iran's Supreme Leader roared that 'Hamas is alive and will stay alive' after terror boss was killed
2 months ago

Netanyahu's home is targeted by drone, says Israel after Iran's Supreme Leader roared that 'Hamas is alive and will stay alive' after terror boss was killed

Daily Mail  

Benjamin Netanyahu's home has been targeted by a drone, Israel have said just hours after Iran's Supreme Leader roared that 'Hamas is alive and will stay alive'. Netanyahu defiantly said today that the attempted plot would not deter him - and that Israel would 'win this war' A winged machine could be seen whistling over houses in the region as …

Drone Attack Near Israel PM Netanyahu's Residence: No Casualties
2 months ago

Drone Attack Near Israel PM Netanyahu's Residence: No Casualties

Deccan Chronicle  

A drone attack near Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence has occurred, with no casualties reported. The strikes come as tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, a Hamas ally backed by Iran, have intensified in recent weeks. The Israeli government confirmed the attack and stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu was not home at the time of the incident.

Brutal Killing: Graphic Details of Hamas Leader's Death Revealed
2 months ago

Brutal Killing: Graphic Details of Hamas Leader's Death Revealed

Hindustan Times  

Gunshot wounds revealed in autopsy of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar, 61, was killed in an intelligence-based ground raid by Israeli forces in southern Gaza earlier this week. His death marks a significant blow to Hamas, which has lost several top leaders in recent months. Sinwar's death could be the 'beginning of the end' to the conflict.

Hamas Leadership Shakeup: Who Will Replace Yahya Sinwar?
2 months ago

Hamas Leadership Shakeup: Who Will Replace Yahya Sinwar?

Live Mint  

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza this week leaves the Palestinian militant group considering new leadership for the second time in less than three months. Will Hamas now turn away from its hard-line wing or will it double down, and what will it mean for the group's future and for the revival of cease-fire …

Hamas Leadership Shakeup: Who Will Replace Yahya Sinwar?
2 months ago

Hamas Leadership Shakeup: Who Will Replace Yahya Sinwar?

Associated Press  

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza this week leaves the Palestinian militant group considering new leadership for the second time in less than three months. Will Hamas now turn away from its hard-line wing or will it double down, and what will it mean for the group's future and for the revival of cease-fire …

What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?
2 months ago

What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?

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 The killing of Hamas leader …

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top leader and a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, is dead at 61
2 months ago

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top leader and a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, is dead at 61

The Independent  

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Middle East latest: A Hamas official is killed in an Israeli strike on a refugee camp
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Middle East latest: A Hamas official is killed in an Israeli strike on a refugee camp

The Independent  

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As Iran retaliates for Israel’s Lebanon campaign against Hezbollah – what comes next for the Middle East?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As Iran retaliates for Israel’s Lebanon campaign against Hezbollah – what comes next for the Middle East?

The Independent  

The missiles lit up the sky across Israel, explosions ringing out as they were intercepted or they hit the ground. In April, the backdrop was Israel's war in Gaza against the Iran-backed Hamas, plus the near-daily cross-border barrage between another Tehran-supported group, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Israel. Missiles being intercepted by Israel above Tel Aviv on Tuesday night Hezbollah has …

Justice Department announces terrorism charges against senior Hamas leaders after hostage deaths
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Department announces terrorism charges against senior Hamas leaders after hostage deaths

The Independent  

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Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, as well as on the Qatari prime minister’s meeting this week with Iran’s president, according to a U.S. official. White House senior adviser Brett McGurk’s talks with …

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 …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians flee parts of south Gaza as Israel launches a new assault
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians flee parts of south Gaza as Israel launches a new assault

Associated Press  

Palestinians are fleeing large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza where the Israeli military began a new assault after ordering another mass evacuation. ___ Here’s the latest: Iran’s mission to the U.N. hopes that Tehran’s response is ‘not to the detriment of the potential cease-fire.’ UNITED NATIONS — Asked whether Iran would delay its highly anticipated retaliation until after …

Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern Gaza
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern Gaza

The Hindu  

The Israeli military has ordered another mass evacuation in large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza, saying its forces will soon operate there in response to Palestinian rocket fire. On Thursday, the foreign powers involved in brokering a possible deal — the U.S., Egypt and Qatar — issued a joint statement calling on Israel and Hamas to resume stalled …

Kirby blasts Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ after comments undercutting ceasefire proposal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kirby blasts Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ after comments undercutting ceasefire proposal

CNN  

CNN — John Kirby, the spokesman for the US National Security Council, issued a stark rebuke Friday of the Israeli finance minister over comments undercutting a ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas, calling Bezalel Smotrich’s comments “dead wrong.” “Some critics, like Mr. Smotrich, for example, have claimed that the hostage deal is a surrender to Hamas, or that hostages should …

Analysis: Iran mulls scrapping plans to take revenge on Israel in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Iran mulls scrapping plans to take revenge on Israel in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire

CNN  

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CNN — The Middle East, and indeed much of the world, is bracing for Iran to carry out a revenge attack on Israel over the assassination of Hamas’ political leader. The play in the room, if it can be called that, was carefully articulated to CNN by Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, who stepped out of the …

Iran promised a 'harsh and painful response' for the presumed Israeli assassination of a Hamas leader. Where is it?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran promised a 'harsh and painful response' for the presumed Israeli assassination of a Hamas leader. Where is it?

ABC  

Israelis have become used to, perhaps even resigned to, being at war. Since it fired 300 missiles and drones at Israel in April, retaliation for a presumed Israeli strike that killed senior Iranian military commanders in Damascus, Iran set new rules of open confrontation between itself and Israel. Their aggression towards Israel is part of Iran's "ring of fire" strategy …

Hamas Makes Sinwar Political Chief, Undercuts Cease-Fire Hopes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamas Makes Sinwar Political Chief, Undercuts Cease-Fire Hopes

Live Mint  

Hamas has selected Yahya Sinwar, Israel’s top target and the mastermind behind the militant group’s Oct. 7 assault, as its political leader, the latest blow to multilateral efforts to reach a cease-fire agreement in Gaza. “There is only reserved place for Yahya Sinwar, which is next to Mohammed Deif and Marwan Issa,” who Israeli forces killed for their involvement in …

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  

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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 …

Middle East Crisis Highlights: Antony Blinken speaks to G7 counterparts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Middle East Crisis Highlights: Antony Blinken speaks to G7 counterparts

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to G7's topmost diplomats after Joe Biden said he hopes Iran would step down. Middle East Crisis Highlights: Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State on Sunday spoke to the foreign ministers of G7 countries over video-call as tensions remain high in the Middle East days after the assassination of Hamas political chief …

Hamas begins consultations to choose Ismail Haniyeh’s successor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamas begins consultations to choose Ismail Haniyeh’s successor

Al Jazeera  

Movement that runs the Gaza Strip says its senior officials have started broad consultations ‘to choose a new chief’. Hamas says it has initiated consultations to select a new leader of the Palestinian group after the assassination of its political chief Ismail Haniyeh. The statement said Haniyeh’s killing “would only make the Hamas and the Palestinian resistance stronger and more …

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 …

Middle East turmoil calls for concerted efforts: China Daily editorial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Middle East turmoil calls for concerted efforts: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Palestinians make their way as they return to the eastern side of Khan Younis after Israeli forces pulled out from the area following a raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip July 30, 2024. Just weeks back, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh sent representatives to Beijing to join 13 other political Palestinian factions for discussions …

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 …

West Asia ceasefire prospects ended with Haniyeh’s killing: Former envoy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

West Asia ceasefire prospects ended with Haniyeh’s killing: Former envoy

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a fast escalating Middle East crisis triggered by the nine-month-long Israel-Gaza war, the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday morning has further pushed the war-torn region into chaos. Calling Haniyeh’s assassination as a “personal project” of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, India’s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, Talmiz Ahmad, said …

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 …

‘Self-made prophet who rose from the dead’: Hamas’s likely next leader
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Self-made prophet who rose from the dead’: Hamas’s likely next leader

The Telegraph  

“Meshaal is a hardliner, much more than Haniyeh was, but, on the other hand, he’s eating from the hand of the Qataris so the Qataris have a lot of potential influence,” he said. The source said: “It’s more likely after the assassination, another week or two once things have settled, that the assassination will enhance the possibility of a deal …

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 …

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

Associated Press  

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region. The announcement was made Friday, a day after United States President Joe Biden said he’s “very concerned” that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader …

Hamas ‘beehive’ leadership ensures survival despite Haniyeh’s killing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas ‘beehive’ leadership ensures survival despite Haniyeh’s killing

Firstpost  

Hamas is a Hydra-headed terrorist outfit that has survived Israeli assassinations of its political and military units As Hamas fiends laughed devilishly and waved rifles atop a mini truck revving up through a desert on a TV screen in a room on October 7, 2023, Ismail Haniyeh and several other men smiled and offered a prayer. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/xYsPsSNHZ3 — Israel …

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 …

‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response

Al Jazeera  

As people brace for an attack, there is anxiety but also resignation, Israel-based experts say. Anticipating such a response, Israel’s military said it was on “high alert”, according to Israeli media. “There are fewer people on the street, there’s a general sense of anxiety, but it’s not anywhere near as hysterical as in October when people were convinced that Hezbollah …

Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory, asks nationals to 'stay vigilant' amid escalating tensions in region
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory, asks nationals to 'stay vigilant' amid escalating tensions in region

India TV News  

Embassy of India in Israel on Friday issued an advisory for the Indian nationals living in the country to stay vigilant and "adhere to safety protocols". Besides, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has also ordered a direct assault on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, raising suspicions of yet another war in …

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 …

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