Hamas has survived the killing of several top leaders across more than three decades, while maintaining a high degree of internal cohesion – and tapping Yahya Sinwar, who tops Israel’s most-wanted list, was a show of defiance.
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U.S., allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says ‘multifront war’ with Iran already underway
Tensions have soared following the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran.
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Israeli raids in West Bank cities help fuel militant violence
In the northern West Bank city of Jenin, a longtime hub for Palestinian factions and a central focus of Israel’s recent operations, the impact of the raids, and their role in fueling militancy, is especially stark.
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Israel kills militants in West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks
Cease-fire discussions on Gaza continued, with an Israeli delegation led by the Mossad chief arriving in Cairo, an Egyptian official said.
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Mourners bury Hamas chief in Qatar as more escalation looms over Middle East
Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Ismail Haniyeh as the fallout from his death in an alleged Israeli attack surged with breathtaking speed.
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Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered ‘new phase’ after killings of top militant figures
International officials have been scrambling to avert a cycle of retaliation before it spirals into a greater war.
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UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment
The report said Israel’s prison service held more than 9,400 ‘security detainees’ as of the end of June, and some have been held in secret without access to lawyers or respect for their legal rights.
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Hamas’ top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war
The killing could prompt Hamas to pull out of negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal.
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Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike
The U.S. warns against escalation as the Israeli prime minister vows a ‘severe’ response to the strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children.
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Israel strikes deep in Lebanon after rocket attack, stoking fear of wider war
Egypt’s foreign ministry warned of the ‘dangers of opening a new war front in Lebanon’ that could push the Middle East into a regional conflict.