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Did WhatsApp Play a Role in Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination?
The Middle East is once again at the center of global attention following the assassination of Hamas leader and former Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh was killed on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, sparking a wave of reactions and conspiracy theories about the methods used to locate and target him. The Middle East is once again at the center of global attention following the assassination of Hamas leader and former Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh was killed on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, sparking a wave of reactions and conspiracy theories about the methods used to locate and target him. -
Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas Military Leader Mohammed Deif Amid Escalating Conflict
Israel's military confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, in a statement released Thursday. Deif, a key figure behind Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on July 13. This announcement marks the third high-profile figure linked to Hamas or Iran killed by Israel in recent weeks. Israel's military confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, in a statement released Thursday. Deif, a key figure behind Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on July 13. This announcement marks the third high-profile figure linked to Hamas or Iran killed by Israel in recent weeks. -
Khamenei Orders Direct Strike on Israel After Haniyeh's Assassination - Report
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to a report by The New York Times. This decision, confirmed by three unnamed Iranian officials, including two members of the Revolutionary Guard, was made during an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council earlier today. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to a report by The New York Times. This decision, confirmed by three unnamed Iranian officials, including two members of the Revolutionary Guard, was made during an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council earlier today. -
Israel Claims to Have ‘Eliminated’ Hezbollah's Top Military commander in Beirut Airstrike
Israel has claimed responsibility for a targeted airstrike in Beirut, which it says eliminated Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander. Shukr, also known as al-Hajj Mohsin, was described by the Israeli military as "the most senior military commander in Hezbollah" and a close advisor to the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israel has claimed responsibility for a targeted airstrike in Beirut, which it says eliminated Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander. Shukr, also known as al-Hajj Mohsin, was described by the Israeli military as "the most senior military commander in Hezbollah" and a close advisor to the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. -
Israeli Airstrike in Iran Kills Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh, Escalating Regional Tensions
In a dramatic escalation of regional conflict, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday. Iran and the militant group immediately blamed Israel for the assassination, which threatens to ignite further hostilities in an already volatile Middle East. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed revenge against Israel. In a dramatic escalation of regional conflict, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday. Iran and the militant group immediately blamed Israel for the assassination, which threatens to ignite further hostilities in an already volatile Middle East. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed revenge against Israel. -
Israel Targets Hezbollah Commander in Beirut After Deadly Golan Heights Attack
Israel launched a targeted strike in Beirut, Lebanon, aimed at a senior Hezbollah commander. The strike was a direct retaliation for an attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that resulted in the deaths of twelve children. According to the Lebanese state news agency NNA, at least one person was killed and several others were injured in the strike, with some victims sustaining serious wounds. Israel launched a targeted strike in Beirut, Lebanon, aimed at a senior Hezbollah commander. The strike was a direct retaliation for an attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that resulted in the deaths of twelve children. According to the Lebanese state news agency NNA, at least one person was killed and several others were injured in the strike, with some victims sustaining serious wounds. -
Dozens of Russian Mercenaries Killed in Mali Ambush as Rebels Strike Back with Ukrainian Intel
In a catastrophic incident for Russian paramilitary forces, dozens of Russian mercenaries were killed in a rebel ambush in northern Mali, marking their worst known loss in Africa. The attack, which unfolded last week near the Algerian border, has sent shockwaves through the region and posed significant questions about Russia's proxy strategy in the Sahel. In a catastrophic incident for Russian paramilitary forces, dozens of Russian mercenaries were killed in a rebel ambush in northern Mali, marking their worst known loss in Africa. The attack, which unfolded last week near the Algerian border, has sent shockwaves through the region and posed significant questions about Russia's proxy strategy in the Sahel. -
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Weight Gain Spurs Medical Search Abroad
According to South Korean lawmakers Lee Seong-Kwuen and Park Sunwon, who briefed the media on Tuesday, the 40-year-old dictator now weighs approximately 308 pounds, his heaviest ever, placing him at a high risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. According to South Korean lawmakers Lee Seong-Kwuen and Park Sunwon, who briefed the media on Tuesday, the 40-year-old dictator now weighs approximately 308 pounds, his heaviest ever, placing him at a high risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. -
Venezuelan Opposition Unveils Proof of Election Fraud Amid Mass Protests
As thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in protest, opposition candidate Edmundo González announced on Monday that his campaign has concrete evidence proving his victory in the highly contested election, which electoral authorities had declared a win for President Nicolás Maduro. González, alongside opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, asserted that they possess more than 70% of the tally sheets from Sunday's election, showing González with more than double the votes of Maduro. As thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in protest, opposition candidate Edmundo González announced on Monday that his campaign has concrete evidence proving his victory in the highly contested election, which electoral authorities had declared a win for President Nicolás Maduro. González, alongside opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, asserted that they possess more than 70% of the tally sheets from Sunday's election, showing González with more than double the votes of Maduro. -
Israeli Military Investigates Alleged Abuse of Palestinian Detainee Amid Political Outcry
Israel's military has launched an investigation into the suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee at a detention camp used for prisoners captured during the Gaza war. This move has sparked a significant backlash from right-wing protesters and politicians. Israel's military has launched an investigation into the suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee at a detention camp used for prisoners captured during the Gaza war. This move has sparked a significant backlash from right-wing protesters and politicians.