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Middle East crisis: Israel confirms death of Hamas military chief who masterminded 7 October attack – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024

UN Security Council members fear all-out war after Haniyeh killing in Iran

Palestine urges world not to let Israel ‘drag us all to the abyss’ as Iran pledges retaliation for Haniyeh’s death.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024

Iran has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ for Ismail Haniyeh’s killing, but how likely is all-out war with Israel?

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed to inflict “harsh punishment” on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of the top Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024

Assassination Of Hamas Leader Sparks Fresh Crisis In Middle East

Recent assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders complicate Middle East conflict, raising concerns for ceasefire and regional stability.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024

With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival

Israel’s apparent assassinations of Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s top military leader, in Beirut, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, have raised again the specter of a regional war involving regional adversaries – one that could potentially drag the United States into the fray.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024

What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations

A pair of assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders hours apart is threatening to set off a regional clash and upend already fragile talks toward ending the war in Gaza

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

The Guardian view on the killing of a Hamas leader: the Middle East circles the abyss

Editorial: The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran brings the region closer to the conflagration that many have feared for months

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

CAIR Leader Mourns Hamas Leader's Assassination, Sparks Backlash

Zahra Billoo, CAIR executive, mourns Hamas leader's assassination, sparking controversy over anti-Israel sentiments.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran: What to know, what’s next?

The senior Hamas leader was assassinated early Wednesday. Al Jazeera breaks down what happened — and what could follow.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024

US Prepared To Protect Personnel In Middle East Amid Threats

US State Department ready to protect personnel in the Middle East following threats. Denies involvement in Ismail Haniyeh's assassination.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024