Israel Hamas War
Israel Intensifies Intelligence Efforts to Target Yahya Sinwar
Reports have indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Defence Minister, Gallant, have sat with Mossad Chief David Barnea and Shin Bet Chief Ronan Bar amongst other officials to discuss the immediate need to remove Sinwar.
Iran Claims Hamas Leader Was Killed by Short-Range Missile
According to the third statement released by the IRGC on the death of Haniyeh on Saturday, the attack has been carried out with the launching of some sort of short-range projectile from outside the residence of guests. This projectile had almost a 7 kg heavy warhead that caused an intense explosion. The incident has been attributed to an Israeli assault in Tehran. Details have been given by the Sepah News, the official news agency of the IRGC.
Supreme Leader Khamenei Commands Retaliatory Strike on Israel Following Haniyeh's Deat
The order followed an emergency session Wednesday of Iran's Supreme National Security Council after the announcement of Haniyeh's death. Two of those officials are with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, The New York Times noted.
Iran's Supreme Leader Promises Retaliation for Hamas Leader's Assassination in Tehran
Khamenei said the ground had been laid for Israel to be punished "severely" over the act.
'Give us the tools, we will finish the job', Netanyahu to US Lawmakers
In a speech that drew hearty applause from Republicans, but none from Democrats, Netanyahu went out of his way to thank both parties. He expressed his gratitude to US President Joe Biden for his "strong support" and to former President Donald Trump for brokering the so-called Abraham Accords between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain in 2020.
UN Reports Mass Displacement in Gaza After Latest Israeli Evacuation Orders
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported on Tuesday that an evacuation order from Israeli authorities prompted further flight from parts of Khan Younis on Monday. This was combined with a surge in hostilities in the area, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Netanyahu Stresses Gaza Ceasefire Terms Include Military Resumption
It must, he added, provide for the effective prevention of weapons smuggling into Gaza from Egypt—and also shut off the return of armed Hamas fighters into northern Gaza—have the safe release of hostages still being held there in Gaza, where more than 100 people remain, with some of them feared to have been killed during the fight.
Netanyahu Anticipates Imminent Conclusion to Gaza Conflict
According to Netanyahu, operations against Hamas would continue even though the intensive part may come to an end. The overall conflict in Gaza would far from over, the Xinhua news agency quoted the Israeli broadcaster as saying.
Secretary Blinken Highlights China's Support for Russia, Criticizes Hamas for Ceasefire Delay
He also criticized Hamas for delaying a ceasefire by making demands beyond what President Joe Biden had outlined in the plan.
UN Security Council Adopts Ceasefire Resolution for Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza
Officially numbered resolution 2735, it had a strong standing of 14 "yes" votes and one abstaining vote provided by Russia.
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