How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation? Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024
France tells nationals visiting Iran to leave 'as soon as possible' France urged its nationals visiting Iran to leave immediately, after Tehran accused Israel of killing a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas on its soil, sparking regional tensions. The French Interior Ministry has also stepped up security measures near Jewish sites across France over a danger of revenge attacks. Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2024
Israeli airstrike in northern West Bank kills 5, who army says were planning attack The Israeli army and Palestinian media say an airstrike on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank killed five Palestinians as violence flares in the Israeli-occupied territory The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024
Middle East crisis: Iran vows ‘severe’ revenge against Israel as US deploys jets and warships to region – as it happened Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said retaliation for Ismail Haniyeh assassination in Tehran would come ‘at an appropriate time, place and manner’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2024
America increases its military presence in the Middle East amid threat of wider war The moves come amid a threat of wider war in the region Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2024
Assassination again shows Netanyahu’s disregard for US-Israel relations Hamas killing is further snub to Biden administration, which does not share methods or objectives of Israeli leader The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024
US bolsters military presence in Middle East as threat of regional escalation intensifies Washington is bracing for Iran and its allies to respond to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, which Tehran blames on Israel The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2024
US to deploy additional military resources to the Middle East Pentagon announces deployment as tensions build between Iran and Israel after the high-profile Haniyeh assassination. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
Thousands Throng Beirut Show As Hezbollah Vows Revenge As Hezbollah's leader threatened Israel with crushing retaliation for killing their top commander, thousands in Beirut flocked to a dance extravaganza in a stark illustration of Lebanon's deep divisions. International Business Times · Aug 2, 2024
‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response As people brace for an attack, there is anxiety but also resignation, Israel-based experts say. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast United States President Joe Biden says he’s “very concerned” that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran has not helped efforts to negotiate a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
Middle East crisis: assassinated Hamas leader buried in Qatar – as it happened Hamas has called for a ‘day of overwhelming anger’ as Ismail Haniyeh is buried The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024
Assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: Will Iran and Israel go to war? The Middle East is currently witnessing heightened tensions that have escalated following a pair of high-profile assassinations. The assassination of Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, and Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s top political leader, has significantly increased the stakes. Israel is suspected to be behind both killings, raising the potential for… The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024
Hamas leader buried in Doha as Biden says killing has ‘not helped’ ceasefire efforts Iran has vowed revenge for death of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which came hours after killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 The war in the Middle East is escalating fast – and Biden has squandered too many chances to stop it The president says his priority is to avoid a regional conflict involving Israel and Iran. Withholding arms is his best lever, says Mohamad Bazzi of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 Hezbollah Attempts Rocket Launch Toward Israeli Village Near Border Hezbollah attempted rocket launches towards Israel, IDF swiftly neutralized threats, retaliated against provocations.
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 Mourners Gather For Slain Hamas Leader's Funeral In Doha Funeral prayers held for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Doha as tensions rise in the region.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024 Israeli assassinations push Middle East to most dangerous point yet ‘People are not understanding the gravity of what this is,’ one analyst tells Bel Trew
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024 Mourners pay respects to slain Hamas leaders as worries of regional war mount Mourners gathered in Doha on Friday to hold funeral prayers for slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as Iran and its regional allies vowed to retaliate against Israel
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 First Thing: Evan Gershkovich freed in largest US-Russian prisoner swap since cold war Joe Biden and Kamala Harris meet Wall Street Journal reporter as he steps off the plane in Washington. Plus, Simone Biles wins sixth Olympic gold
Latin Times · Aug 2, 2024 Iran, Allies Plan Joint But Limited Retaliation Against Israel On Wednesday, Iranian officials met in Tehran with representatives of the so-called "Axis of Resistance" -- a loose alliance of Tehran-backed groups hostile to Israel -- to discuss retaliation for the deaths of Hamas's leader and Hezbollah's top military commander, said a source close to Lebanese group.
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024 Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar Palestinian group calls for ‘day of furious rage’ to coincide with funeral of Haniyeh who was assassinated in Iran.
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024 France tells its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible as Middle East tensions soar The Paris government issued the advice after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Buried In Qatar Amid Rising Tensions Tensions escalate as Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated, raising fears of conflict escalation between Israel and Hamas. US considers bolstering de...
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024 ‘Great for Netanyahu’: Will Haniyeh killing help Israeli PM politically? The killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders could resurrect support for the embattled Israeli PM, say analysts.