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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

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

US refuses to place blame on Israel for Hamas leader’s assassination and won’t say what effects will be

State Department spokesman faces heated press briefing as journalists ask why he can’t say killing of negotiator will harm peace talks

The Independent UK · 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

Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Direct Strike On Israel

Iran's supreme leader orders a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024

Morning Mail: Jess Fox snares second gold, university staff face violent threats, Matildas out of Olympics

Jess Fox defends Olympic canoe single title; old-school cheating still rampant at Australian universities; fears of regional war spread after Hamas leader’s death

The Guardian - AU · 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

Assassinated Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh, Said Over 50 Relatives Killed Since Oct. 7 Attack—Will Iran Retaliate?

Ismail Haniyeh, one of the chief operatives of Hamas, has been killed at age 62 in Iran. Haniyeh had been a critical member of Hamas, having led the group through elections and prior conflict with Israel.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31, 2024

Qatar, Egypt question future of Gaza talks after Haniyeh’s killing

Qatar, Egypt and the US have been key mediators in talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024