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Gaza update: Hamas appoints new leader as Middle East braces for more violence

Iran is going to launch a retaliatory strike against Israel for the dual assassinations of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on July 31 and Hezbollah’s number two, Fuad Shukr, just hours before. The only questions are when, where and how far will Iran go, which leads to its own supplemental question:…

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Ceasefire in Gaza more remote with the assassination of Haniyeh and promotion of Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar has been “unanimously” chosen as the successor to Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31. Sinwar is reported to be more extreme than his predecessor and is widely understood to be the architect of the October 7 attacks in which…

The Conversation

Iran Says Israel Seeks To 'Expand War' Amid De-escalation Push

Iran accused Israel on Thursday of wanting to spread war in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts sought a regional de-escalation following the killings of Tehran-allied militant leaders.

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Iran Says Hamas Leader's Killing A Costly 'Strategic Mistake' By Israel

Israel committed a costly "strategic mistake" with its killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, Iran's acting foreign minister told AFP in an interview on Thursday.

International Business Times

Iran Speaks of Israel's 'Annihilation'

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Reason

Who Is Yahya Sinwar: New Hamas Leader Is Reportedly Hiding In Gaza's Underground Tunnels

Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader, who is currently believed to be hiding in underground tunnels.

International Business Times UK

Who is Yahya Sinwar, the new leader of Hamas?

The new leader of the militant group Hamas has a brutal reputation and a deep understanding of Israel

The Independent UK

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Hamas has a new leader. How will that affect the war in Gaza and cease-fire efforts?

Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the top leader of Hamas formalizes a role he assumed in the early hours of Oct. 7, when the surprise attack into Israel that he helped mastermind ushered in the bloodiest chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Independent UK

'He Embodies Their Cruelty': Israelis Decry New Hamas Leader

Israelis railed against new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Wednesday, with some hoping he will meet the same fate as his predecessor who was killed last week.

International Business Times

Israel Vows To Target New Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel targets Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for his role in past terrorist attacks and ongoing conflict, with U.S. acknowledging his influence on potential ce...

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Hamas Names Alleged October 7 Mastermind As New Leader

Hamas named the alleged mastermind of the deadliest attack in Israeli history as its new leader, further inflaming regional tensions as the Gaza war entered its 11th month on Wednesday.

International Business Times

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.

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Middle East crisis: US warns Israel and Iran that conflict must not escalate – as it happened

Antony Blinken says US has been ‘engaged in intense diplomacy’ as the region braces for attacks from Iran and its allies

The Guardian - AU

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

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France 24

Israel vows to kill new Hamas chief Sinwar as US warns against escalation

Israel's army chief vowed on Wednesday to pursue and eliminate Yahya Sinwar, who was named leader of Hamas following the killing of his predecessor in Tehran last week. Earlier in the day, Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp near the city of Nablus and destroyed the local headquarters of…

International Business Times

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…

AAP

Middle East ceasefire 'never more urgent': Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following talks with her US counterpart.

Al Jazeera

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.

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The Guardian - US

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

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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.

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Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar As New Leader In Gaza

Yahya Sinwar appointed as new leader of Hamas, expected to bring changes and continue resistance against Israel. Significant development within Hamas with ...

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

After Haniyeh's Killing, Who Will Lead Hamas?

Palestinian militant group Hamas prepares to choose a political leader after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in a Wednesday attack in Tehran blamed on Israel.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How Iran might respond to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh

In today’s newsletter: The killing of Ismail Haniyeh raises tensions in an already fraught region, as Patrick Wintour and Bethan McKernan explain

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