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Hamas appoints a new political leader

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.

Hamas appoints a new political leader

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

The 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.

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

American soldiers injured in rocket attack

American personnel have been injured in a rocket attack against the Ain Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to the US military. .

American soldiers injured in rocket attack

Russian Ex-Minister Visits Iran

The Chairman of Russia's National Security Council, and former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu is visiting Iran's capital Tehran today. The meeting takes place simultaneously as tensions in the Middle East are rising after Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr were killed in targeted attacks.

Russian Ex-Minister Visits Iran

Israel prepares for severe Iran revenge

Israelis 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.

Israel prepares for severe Iran revenge

Israel prepares for severe Iran retaliation

Israelis 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.

Israel prepares for severe Iran retaliation

USA pledges continued support for Israel

The 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. .

USA pledges continued support for Israel

French citizens urged to leave Lebanon

France urges its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region. .

French citizens urged to leave Lebanon

French citizens urged to leave Lebanon

France is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region. .

French citizens urged to leave Lebanon

Iran: Short-Range Robot Behind Hamas Leader's Death

It 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.

Iran: Short-Range Robot Behind Hamas Leader's Death

The Hunt for Hamas Leaders – Three Previous Attacks

Marwan Issa, Mohammad Dayf, Ismail Haniya. Since October 7 last year, Israel has killed a number of top names within the terrorist-stamped Hamas.

The Hunt for Hamas Leaders – Three Previous Attacks

Instagram blocked – due to Haniya?

Turkey has blocked Instagram, authorities in Ankara announce. No explanation is given, but an employee of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Meta-owned app of censorship regarding the Gaza War.

Instagram blocked – due to Haniya?

Israel's greatest enemy is still hiding

In 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.

Israel's greatest enemy is still hiding

Reports: Haniya was killed by a smuggled bomb

Hamas' 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.

Reports: Haniya was killed by a smuggled bomb

Israel: "Gaza's Osama bin Laden" is dead

Israel 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.

Israel: "Gaza's Osama bin Laden" is dead

"A Hard Blow" – but Hamas Does Not Fall with Haniya

The 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.

"A Hard Blow" – but Hamas Does Not Fall with Haniya

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

A 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.

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

The Latest Developments in the Middle East

Here is a summary of the latest developments in the Middle East:.

The Latest Developments in the Middle East

Rising Oil Price after Hamas Leader's Death

The oil price is rising in the wake of increased tensions in the Middle East. The price of a barrel of North Sea oil, Brent, has increased by 2.

Rising Oil Price after Hamas Leader's Death

Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

Thousands 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.

Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

Billström: Extremely Alarming Situation

"The situation is extremely alarming. With the events of the past few days, the conflict in the region risks escalating", says Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) in a written comment to TT.

Billström: Extremely Alarming Situation

Palestinian call for strike and demonstrations

Several Palestinian groups are calling for a general strike and demonstrations on the West Bank on Wednesday. The groups write in a joint statement that the protests are against "the killing of the great national leader Ismail Haniya".

Palestinian call for strike and demonstrations

Blinken: "The US is not involved"

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that "the USA had no knowledge of or was involved in" the attack where Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was killed. Several countries, including Iran, have reacted strongly to the news of the attack.

Blinken: "The US is not involved"

Expert: Israel fulfills its promises of revenge

The Hamas leader's death in Iran appears to be Israel's way of fulfilling its promise of revenge, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm. They made that promise already the day after October 7: you are "dead men walking", we will take you all down.

Expert: Israel fulfills its promises of revenge