Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar As New Leader Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as leader amid calls for cease-fire in Israel conflict. International efforts focus on civilian well-being and de-escalation. Top News · Aug 7, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas chooses Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as their new leader The Palestinian militant group Hamas chose Yahya Sinwar as its new leader after Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a presumed Israeli strike The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Hamas Names Sinwar New Chief As Region Braces For Iran Retaliation Against Israel Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, the man Israel says masterminded the October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war, as its new political chief following last week's killing of his predecessor Ismail Haniyeh. The announcement came with the Middle East on edge as it awaited Iran's retaliation over the… International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024
Who is Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh’s successor as Hamas chief? Sinwar will lead resistance movement from an unknown location in Gaza, amid fears of wider escalation across the region. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, architect of 7 October attack, as new leader Announcement comes after former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in bombing attack last week The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2024
Yahya Sinwar Named New Leader Of Hamas Political Bureau Yahya Sinwar appointed as head of Hamas' political bureau in Gaza, succeeding Ismail Haniyeh amidst regional tensions. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
Putin reportedly calls for Iran to limit damage in any retaliation against Israel Leaders expect a military response over Hamas assassination but fears grow of escalation into regional war The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024
Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s killing The selection of Sinwar follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and signals centrality of Gaza within the group. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Iran’s response to Israel looms. What are the possible scenarios? With tension in the Middle East at its highest since October 7, how did we get here and what could happen next? Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Israeli warplanes cause sonic boom flying low over Beirut amid growing fears of wider Middle East war Britain has been preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon if needed Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024
Situation deteriorating, no end to this tragic trend: Iranian envoy on West Asia conflict Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi said the current situation in West Asia is deteriorating amid escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, adding that there is no horizon in sight for the end of the "tragic trend" in Gaza. Dynamite News · Aug 6, 2024
Assassination is always unlawful − regardless of who is killed and on whose orders Assassination is a particular form of murder. Regardless of who carries out the act, on whose orders or why, it is always unlawful. The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024
US Working 'Around The Clock' To Avert Mideast Escalation The United States said it was working "around the clock" to avert an all-out war in the Middle East, as Israel remained on high alert Tuesday for potential Iranian retaliation for two high-profile killings. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024
Fortune · Aug 6, 2024 Meta apologizes for taking down Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's post offering condolences to an assassinated Hamas leader Anwar previously called Meta's decision to take down his post as "discriminatory, unjust, and a blatant suppression of free expression."
Top News · Aug 6, 2024 US Braces For Potential Iranian Retaliation Amid Uncertainty Washington on high alert for potential Iranian retaliation after Hamas leader's killing. US officials working to prevent escalation.
Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024 At least five US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraq military base Two Katyusha rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad airbase. An Iraqi security source said they fell inside the base.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 US soldiers wounded in huge rocket attack on Iraq base as fears of Middle East war grow Attack comes days after assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Israel-Iran latest: Starmer warns Iranian president against launching attack in direct phone call Hamas claimed over 100 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school, while Israel claimed it was targeting a command centre
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024 US In 'Around-the-clock' Push Against Mideast War US President Joe Biden held crisis talks on Monday on a potential Iranian counterattack on Israel as his administration said it was working around the clock to avoid all-out war in the Middle East.
Top News · Aug 5, 2024 Iran Rejects Calls For Restraint After Hamas Leader's Assassination Iran vows retaliation for Hamas leader's assassination in Tehran, accusing Israel. U.S. urges restraint to prevent escalation.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024 US and UK expected to be drawn in as Iran prepares retaliation against Israel Response from Tehran, which blames Israel for killing of Hamas leader, could risk wider regional conflict
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024 Iran says it has duty to punish Israel over killing of Hamas leader in Tehran Crisis meeting of Arab states this week may set agenda for retaliation as countries urge Iran to show restraint
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024 Middle East crisis: Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel as border skirmishes continue – as it happened US president Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024 Hezbollah launches fresh drone attack on northern Israel amid fears of all-out Middle East war Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel