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Middle East crisis: Israel confirms death of Hamas military chief who masterminded 7 October attack – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024

Hamas faces difficult choices in replacing political leader Haniyeh

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran has deprived Hamas of one of its most astute political strategists, but analysts have identifed three main contenders for his replacement. The decision will likely impact Hamas's future identity and evolution, between becoming a guerilla group or accepting difficult political compromises.

France 24 · Jul 31, 2024

Hamas Vows Retaliation For Alleged Assassination Of Leader In Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reportedly killed by a rocket in Tehran, escalating tensions in the region.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024

Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend a World Economic Forum conference and meet with Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh. Blinken will discuss efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages. On Saturday, Hamas said it was…

France 24 · Apr 27, 2024

Hamas ‘serious’ about captives’ release but not without Gaza ceasefire

Hamas is stressing its four conditions even as 18 countries try to ramp up pressure on the group for a deal.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024

Middle East crisis: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs, says UN official – as it happened

War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says Pehr Lodhammar

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

Hamas leaders meet Assad in Damascus to 'turn the page'

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad met a delegation from Hamas on Wednesday, with the Sunni Palestinian Islamist faction saying the meeting could help "turn the page" after shunning Damascus for a decade.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022