Hamas has appointed a new political leader for the group since the previous one was killed in an Israeli attack. At the same time, Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says he is forced, together with Iran, to respond to Israel after the attacks that killed the Hamas leader and a Hizbollah leader.
WorldThe USA is preparing to support Israel's defense if Iran and its allies launch an attack. At the same time, President Joe Biden is considering how to respond to Monday's rocket attack that injured American soldiers in Iraq.
WorldAmerican personnel have been injured in a rocket attack against the Ain Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to the US military.
WorldIsraelis are preparing themselves for a multi-day retaliatory attack from Iran following the murders of two high-ranking militia leaders. This is reported by an Israeli source to NBC News.
WorldIsraelis are preparing themselves for a multi-day retaliatory attack from Iran following the murders of two high-ranking militia leaders. This is reported by an Israeli source to NBC News.
WorldThe US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin has spoken with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant on Monday and reiterated the US's support for Israel, reports the newspaper Haaretz.
WorldFrance urges its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region.
WorldFrance is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region.
WorldIt was a short-distance robot that last week killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran, claims Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard. At the same time, it is reported that around twenty people have been arrested in Iran, suspected of involvement in the murder.
WorldMarwan Issa, Mohammad Dayf, Ismail Haniya. Since October 7 last year, Israel has killed a number of top names within the terrorist-stamped Hamas. But the country has a long history of targeted attacks against the movement's leaders. Here are some of the cases.
WorldIn a few months, Israel has knocked out large parts of Hamas' top leadership. But still, the terrorist group's perhaps most important leader is at large: Israel's enemy number one – Yahya Sinwar.
WorldHamas' top leader Ismail Haniya was killed by a bomb that was hidden in a building in Iran's capital Tehran, according to new information. The bomb was secretly smuggled into the heavily guarded complex where Haniya usually stayed during his visits to Iran, reports The New York Times.
WorldIsrael has killed Mohammad Dayf, one of Hamas' highest leaders in the Gaza Strip. This is confirmed by the defense forces IDF on X, previously Twitter.
WorldThe Hamas leader Ismail Haniya's death is a powerful blow – but it will not sink the Islamist movement, believes Hamas expert Magnus Ranstorp. He was a giant important leader and symbol, but there are many who are ready to take his place, he says.
WorldA funeral procession for Ismail Haniya is underway in Tehran, after the Hamas leader's death in an assassination attempt yesterday. Haniya will then be buried in Qatar. The USA is once again urging all parties to "cease escalating actions".
WorldHere is a summary of the latest developments in the Middle East:
WorldThousands of Swedes are in Lebanon at the same time as a regional major war may be imminent. If a crisis breaks out, Sweden has no obligation to evacuate them. "Leave the country now", says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
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