Iran says short-range projectile killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh Televised statement says rocket with a seven-kg warhead used to target residence of Hamas political leader The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024
Fears Of Middle East War Grow After Hamas Leader's Killing Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024
Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says Israel to get ‘harsh punishment in due time and place’ for killing. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024
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
Assange's father urges freedom for Palestinians Julian Assange's father has told pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Melbourne their fight for freedom "may be a bit harder" than the campaign to liberate his son. AAP · 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
Turkey's President Orders Day Of Mourning For Hamas Leader Turkey's mourning for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh sparks global outrage and strains relations with Israel. Top News · Aug 2, 2024
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Buried In Qatar After Assassination Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar after assassination in Tehran, attended by thousands. Funeral procession in Doha. Top News · 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
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024 Thousands mourn Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at funeral prayer Palestinians and nationals from other countries came to pay tribute to the assassinated Hamas political chief.
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 Imam Of Al-Aqsa Mosque Detained By Israeli Forces Israeli forces detain Sheikh Ikrima Sabri for mourning Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, sparking political and religious tensions.
The Independent UK · 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
France 24 · Aug 2, 2024 Iran's regime ‘will not commit suicide’ to avenge death of Hamas chief Haniyeh Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on Wednesday in a strike blamed on Israel. Iran has promised to avenge his death, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict stemming from the Gaza war. FRANCE 24 examines what kind of Iranian "response" can be expected.
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 UN Coordinator Urges De-Escalation In Middle East Amid Tensions UN urges de-escalation in the Middle East after Hamas leader's assassination. Iran vows revenge, blaming Israel. Tensions rise as calls for peace continue.
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 French Interior Minister Increases Security For Jewish Community French Interior Minister calls for increased security measures to protect the Jewish community amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Guardian - AU · 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 Times of India · 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 Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024 Turkey blocks Instagram access in “censorship” row after Hamas leader’s assassination Ismail Haniyeh was a close ally of President Erdogan, and today flags in Turkey are being flown at half mast in a day of mourning for the Hamas leader
The Guardian - UK · 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 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