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A poster of assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at the Hamas office in Sanaa, Yemen.
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Israel has officially confirmed its involvement in the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh for the first time

Israel’s Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that his country was responsible for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. He also issued a warning that the Yemen-based Houthi group will face a significant retaliation. During an event honoring personnel from the Defence Ministry on Monday evening, Katz stated that Israel has “dealt a severe blow to the … Continue reading Israel has officially confirmed its involvement in the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh for the first time

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Displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee areas in the northern Gaza Strip, following an Israeli evacuation order, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City.
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Qatar plans to suspend its mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire, a source says

Qatar has decided to halt its efforts to mediate a ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza until both Hamas and Israel exhibit a “genuine willingness” to engage in negotiations, according to an official briefed on the situation, as reported by Reuters on Saturday. This marks a significant setback in the ongoing attempts to establish a truce since the onset of the conflict. The influential … Continue reading Qatar plans to suspend its mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire, a source says

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Smoke billows over southern Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces
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Trump could weaken Biden’s efforts to persuade Israel and regional players to resolve conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

The Biden administration is set to make a final effort to secure difficult agreements aimed at resolving the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. However, the potential election of Donald Trump may diminish Washington’s ability to influence Israel and other regional stakeholders before he assumes office. Senior U.S. officials, who have been actively engaged in peace talks across the Middle East for several months, are now … Continue reading Trump could weaken Biden’s efforts to persuade Israel and regional players to resolve conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

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After the killing of Yahya Sinwar Israeli officials are focused on securing strategic advantages

The assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who played a pivotal role in orchestrating the attack that triggered the conflict in the Gaza Strip, represents a significant victory for Israel. However, Israeli officials are also focused on securing strategic advantages that extend beyond mere military success. Their aim is to alter the regional dynamics in favor of Israel and fortify its borders against potential future … Continue reading After the killing of Yahya Sinwar Israeli officials are focused on securing strategic advantages

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Netanyahu’s commitment to war in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes for ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s commitment to continue Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could lead to a resolution of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has been escalating for over a year. In response, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah pledged to intensify its confrontations with Israel, while Iran asserted that the … Continue reading Netanyahu’s commitment to war in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes for ceasefire

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Who will be the successor of Yahya Sinwar and what will be the outcome of the Gaza conflict?

US intelligence agencies were actively working on Thursday morning to revise their evaluations regarding the potential successor to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who may have been killed in an Israeli operation overnight. US officials have long anticipated that eliminating Sinwar could provide Israel with the political leverage necessary to pursue a ceasefire. However, the identity of his successor could significantly influence Hamas’s willingness to engage … Continue reading Who will be the successor of Yahya Sinwar and what will be the outcome of the Gaza conflict?

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Hamas sources say Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in Israeli operation

Hamas sources indicate that Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli police have stated that they are conducting DNA tests to verify whether Sinwar has indeed been killed. A joint statement from the Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit and the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reads: “In light of recent reports regarding the potential identification of Yahya Sinwar’s death, the Israel Police, … Continue reading Hamas sources say Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in Israeli operation

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