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Mourners bid farewell to Hamas leader in Qatar

The expectations were high at Hamas leader Ismail Haniya's funeral on Friday in Qatar, where he had long lived in exile. .

Mourners bid farewell to Hamas leader in Qatar

Harsh criticism of Israel after aid tragedy

Israel's military committed several serious mistakes and violations when seven international aid workers were killed in an air strike in Gaza in April. This is established by an investigation set up by the Australian government.

Harsh criticism of Israel after aid tragedy

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

Biden promises Israel protection against Iran

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about military support to protect Israel. "The President confirmed his commitment to Israel's security against all threats from Iran, including its proxies and terrorist groups Hamas, Hizbollah and the Houthis", writes the White House in a statement.

Biden promises Israel protection against Iran

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens travel advisory for the Middle East

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is tightening its travel advisory for Israel and the Palestinian territories, and is now advising against all travel, according to the government's [website](https://www. regeringen.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens travel advisory for the Middle East

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

USA: The Mastermind Behind 9/11 to Plead Guilty

The man accused of being the mastermind behind al-Qaeda's terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, has agreed to plead guilty following an agreement with the US. This is reported by the Defense Department in Washington.

USA: The Mastermind Behind 9/11 to Plead Guilty

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

The UN Human Rights Office accuses Israel of subjecting prisoners to torture-like methods. The allegations come at the same time as several Israeli soldiers are being investigated for abuse – which has led to protests in support of the soldiers.

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

Hezbollah confirms commander's death

Remains of Hizbollah's commander Fuad Shukr have been found in Beirut, nearly a day after Israel attacked a building in Lebanon's capital Beirut. The Islamist militia group confirms Shukr's death.

Hezbollah confirms commander's death

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

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"

"House of the Dragon" final leaks – again

Several scenes from the last episode of the second season of "House of the Dragon" leaked on Tiktok and X on Tuesday evening, according to Variety. .

"House of the Dragon" final leaks – again

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

Who was Ismail Haniya?

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya, who is reported to have been killed in Iran's capital Tehran on Wednesday, has been the terrorist-stamped group's political leader and one of its front figures for many years. .

Who was Ismail Haniya?

Israel: Wants to Avoid War with Hezbollah

The Israeli military says it wants to avoid a larger war with Hezbollah - but "is ready for all scenarios". The statement comes after the attack on a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, where at least three people were killed.

Israel: Wants to Avoid War with Hezbollah

Expert: Israel's Retaliatory Attack Well Proportioned

After threats of a powerful response to the deadly attack on the Golan Heights over the weekend, Israel has attacked a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. The attack is a clear marker – but at the same time gives the militia group the opportunity not to escalate, according to an expert.

Expert: Israel's Retaliatory Attack Well Proportioned

Israel launches attack on Hezbollah commander in Beirut

Israel has carried out an attack targeting a leading commander within Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital Beirut. At least three civilians have been killed and over 70 injured in the attack, according to Lebanon.

Israel launches attack on Hezbollah commander in Beirut

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

After the rocket attack that killed twelve children in the Golan Heights on Saturday, the risk of a large-scale war in the Middle East is once again acute. Experts are talking about the most serious situation since Hamas' attack on Israel last autumn – despite neither Israel nor Hezbollah really being believed to want a full-scale military conflict.

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7