Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 300?

Mediators say Haniyeh killing harms deal, Israel wants hostage release • UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war

Hamas supporters clash with Israeli soldiers following the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, in Hebron, July 31, 2024

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August 2, 1:30 AM

Netanyahu says Israel on high alert, US intensifies diplomatic efforts

“Israel is in a state of very high readiness for any scenario. We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us from any quarter whatsoever,” Netanyahu said.

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv. July 13, 2024

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August 2, 12:02 AM

Israel Air Force targets Hamas terrorists in Shejaiya school in Gaza

In Tel al-Sultan in the Rafah area, troops destroyed a booby-trapped building used by Hamas terrorists.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 12, 2024.

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August 1, 9:26 PM

Civilian Oct 7 probe: Hamas regularly approached border fence, IDF response was negligible

"When I asked him what the soldiers were doing, he answered: They go there, wag their finger at them, and come back," Baram said.

ByEVE YOUNG

Yair Golan testifies before the committee.

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August 1, 9:19 PM

Sources tell 'Post' Haniyeh was killed by smuggled explosives, was obstacle to hostage deal

Sources told the Post Haniyeh has often been more of an obstacle to a final hostage deal, such that his removal could even make a deal more likely.

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Ismail Haniyeh seen over a poster showing the Gaza hostages (illustrative)

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August 1, 8:24 PM

‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini orders attack on Israel

Israel has not taken responsibility for Haniyeh’s death, but it is widely understood to have been behind the assassination.

ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA

Workers hang a billboard bearing a portrait of Ismail Haniyeh with a slogan in Hebrew and Farsi saying "Expect severe punishment" at Palestine Square in Tehran on July 31, 2024

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August 1, 8:24 PM

Ismail Haniyeh's death a major setback for Hamas and regional plans - analysis

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Hamas's assassinated leader Ismail Haniyeh. Hamas logos are seen in the background.

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August 1, 8:24 PM

Haniyeh assassinated by smuggled explosive, not rocket - NYT report

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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August 1, 2:35 PM

IDF confirms it killed Mohammed Deif in Khan Yunis attack

The military said that only in recent hours it had received additional intelligence to confirm Deif's death to a complete certainty.

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

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August 1, 12:49 PM

Thousands attend Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran saw thousands attending, including Iranian and Palestinian officials, amid high tensions.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People protest following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 31, 2024.

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August 1, 12:49 PM

European countries urge citizens to leave Lebanon amid Hezbollah-Israel rising tensions

European countries urged citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating tensions with Israel following Hezbollah's attack and subsequent retaliation threats.

ByREUTERS

A flight information boards display cancelled flights at the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon July 29, 2024.

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Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know

Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
115 hostages remain in Gaza
48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 300?

Mediators say Haniyeh killing harms deal, Israel wants hostage release • UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war

Netanyahu says Israel on high alert, US intensifies diplomatic efforts

“Israel is in a state of very high readiness for any scenario. We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us from any quarter whatsoever,” Netanyahu said.

Israel Air Force targets Hamas terrorists in Shejaiya school in Gaza

In Tel al-Sultan in the Rafah area, troops destroyed a booby-trapped building used by Hamas terrorists.

Civilian Oct 7 probe: Hamas regularly approached border fence, IDF response was negligible

"When I asked him what the soldiers were doing, he answered: They go there, wag their finger at them, and come back," Baram said.

Sources tell 'Post' Haniyeh was killed by smuggled explosives, was obstacle to hostage deal

Sources told the Post Haniyeh has often been more of an obstacle to a final hostage deal, such that his removal could even make a deal more likely.

‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini orders attack on Israel

Israel has not taken responsibility for Haniyeh’s death, but it is widely understood to have been behind the assassination.

Ismail Haniyeh's death a major setback for Hamas and regional plans - analysis

Haniyeh assassinated by smuggled explosive, not rocket - NYT report

IDF confirms it killed Mohammed Deif in Khan Yunis attack

The military said that only in recent hours it had received additional intelligence to confirm Deif's death to a complete certainty.

Thousands attend Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran saw thousands attending, including Iranian and Palestinian officials, amid high tensions.

European countries urge citizens to leave Lebanon amid Hezbollah-Israel rising tensions

European countries urged citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating tensions with Israel following Hezbollah's attack and subsequent retaliation threats.

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