Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized on Wednesday that “now is the time” to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza, urging Israel to prevent further escalation with Iran. Israel is currently engaged in combat against Hamas, which is backed by Iran, in Gaza, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon. The country has … Read more
A drone launched from Lebanon exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on October 19. According to Reuters, there were no casualties as Netanyahu and his wife were not at home during the incident. The drone attack occurred amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, heightening security concerns in the region. … Read more
Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader believed to have played a pivotal role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, is feared dead following an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli authorities are investigating this possibility, but official confirmation has yet to be made. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
After two days of intense negotiations in Doha, Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar as its new overall leader, succeeding Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. Since 2017, Sinwar has been the head of Hamas’s operations in Gaza. In his new role, he will lead the group’s political wing. A senior Hamas official … Read more