As Israeli military operations continue in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, international efforts to broker a ceasefire and prevent a larger regional conflict involving Iran and its allies are intensifying. However, as more casualties are reported and more civilians are displaced in Gaza, Hamas has remained skeptical of the latest round of negotiations and is calling for more action from mediators to hold Israel accountable for its aggression. Meanwhile, tensions are rising as the US deploys a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and Israel prepares for potential retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah after the assassination of a top Hamas leader in Tehran.
Tensions rise as Iran promises to take severe action against Israel for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. The US shows its support for Israel while hoping that any retaliation from Iran will not disrupt ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are urged to hold talks on August 15 to find a resolution. Iran's UN mission clarifies that their response is not connected to the ceasefire and reaffirms their right to defend themselves.
Tensions have reached a critical point in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues. Following the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah's military chief in Beirut, Saudi Arabia has called for their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately. The situation remains volatile as Iran and its allies vow to retaliate, causing fears of a regional war as the US moves warships and fighter jets to the area.
Following the escalating tension in the Middle East, Air India has announced the suspension of scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 8. In addition, the Israeli army confirmed the death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in an airstrike last month, while Hamas and Iran report the killing of Palestinian movement's chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel has not commented on the claim. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has confirmed Deif's death in the strike, stating that he was the "Osama bin Laden of Gaza".
According to Iranian officials, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has given the order to strike Israel directly after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel has been accused of assassination by both Iran and Hamas, although they have not confirmed or denied the claims. This comes amid increased tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iran attempting to balance pressure through attacks by its allies while avoiding all-out war. This latest order is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
The assassination of Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran by an alleged Israeli strike has plunged the Middle East into further turmoil. Hamas, the ruling party in Gaza, confirmed Haniyeh's death and vowed to seek retribution. The move has been condemned by Iran's Revolutionary Guards and analysts say it may have been a message from Israel towards the Iranian regime. Hamas has promised to continue fighting for the liberation of Jerusalem, while the world watches on in anticipation of further escalation in the region.
The Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday morning, confirmed by Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has warned of a "heavy price" for any aggression against them, although the government has not claimed responsibility for the strike. With tensions between Iran and Israel already high, this latest attack could escalate the conflict to "new dimensions" and have major repercussions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly orders a direct attack on Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The attack, seen as one of Israel's biggest blows to Iran and its allies, marks a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and raises the risk of a regional conflagration between Israel, Iran, and its proxies. The US has expressed concern about the potential for escalation but believes it is not imminent or inevitable. In Iran, Khamenei has declared three days of mourning for Haniyeh, a major figure in Hamas' international diplomacy.
Iran's Supreme Leader has vowed to avenge the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was allegedly assassinated in Tehran on Wednesday. The Iranian government has declared a three-day national mourning for the Hamas leader, and the IRGC has promised a harsh response to Israel, whom they accuse of being responsible for the "terrorist attack." Haniyeh's funeral procession will take place on Thursday morning in Tehran.
Amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, Hamas' leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a predawn airstrike in Tehran, Iran, which Iran and the militant group have blamed on Israel. The assassination, which took place just hours after Israel targeted a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut, has the potential to escalate the conflict and push Iran and Israel into direct confrontation. The U.S., which has been working to prevent an all-out regional war, has not yet commented on the incident.