Middle East crisis: Israel confirms death of Hamas military chief who masterminded 7 October attack – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
Thursday briefing: How extremists ‘hijacked’ a vigil for the Southport victims In today’s newsletter: A mob descended on the Merseyside town and clashed with police after three children were killed – here’s what happened The Guardian - UK · 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
For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error Two back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
Haniyeh killing in Iran risks dragging US into war it says it doesn’t want US publicly states its goals are ceasefire in Gaza and regional de-escalation, but its ally Israel makes that hard. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024
Israel Urges UN To Hold Iran Accountable For Supporting Terrorism Israel's representative at the UN Security Council calls for action against Iran for supporting extremist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, emphasizing the ... Top News · Aug 1, 2024
Iran To Hold Funeral For Hamas Chief Haniyeh Iran was set to hold funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Doha after he was killed in a strike in Tehran blamed on Israel. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024
Iranian leaders call for revenge during Tehran funeral for Hamas leader Haniyeh Iranian leaders called for revenge on Thursday during a funeral ceremony following the assassination of Hamas's political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. The killing came just hours after Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, in a strike in the south of Lebanon's capital Beirut, raising fears… France 24 · Aug 1, 2024
Assassinations Threaten Regional Clash Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Recent assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders heighten tensions, risking regional conflict and jeopardizing Gaza war talks. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
US Deputy Ambassador Urges UN Support For Israel's Defense Rights US Deputy Ambassador supports Israel's self-defense, urges Iran accountability for supporting militant groups at UN Security Council. Top News · Jul 31, 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
Israeli Strike In Southern Beirut Kills At Least Six Israeli strike in southern Beirut leads to tragic loss of lives, including women and children. Hezbollah confirms death of senior commander Fu’ad Shukr. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 US State Department Raises Travel Advisory For Lebanon To Level 4 US State Department issues level 4 travel advisory for Lebanon due to rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Fears of escalation mount after Israeli killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders Iran vows revenge after airstrikes kill Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on same day as commander killed in Beirut
Barchart · Jul 31, 2024 Crude Ends Sharply Higher on Escalation of Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.18 (+4.26%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +9.82 (+4.19%). Crude oil prices Wednesday rallied sharply. Wednesday's fall in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-1/2 week low was bullish for energy prices. Crude is also climbing...
The Independent UK · 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
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024 Who was Fuad Shukr, the Hezbollah commander killed by Israel in Beirut? Shukr was a founding member of Hezbollah’s armed wing. Israel and the US have accused him of leading major attacks.
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 Hezbollah Confirms Death Of Senior Commander Fu’Ad Shukr Hezbollah confirms senior commander Fu’ad Shukr's death in Israeli strike; tensions rise.
Al Jazeera · 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 Hezbollah says top commander Fuad Shukr killed in Israeli strike on Beirut Lebanon’s Health Ministry said three people, including two children, were killed and 74 also wounded in the attack.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Risk of regional Middle East conflict acute after two weeks of airstrikes In assassinating Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, Israel has taken the regional brinkmanship to an unanticipated new level
International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024 Body Of Top Hezbollah Commander Slain By Israel Found As Fears Of Wider War Grow The body of top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was recovered Wednesday from the rubble of an Israeli strike in south Beirut a source close to the group said, as fears mounted of a wider war.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Who are the Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed since 7 October attack? Israel has launched series of targeted strikes after vowing to kill all operatives who planned last year’s assault