Ismail Haniyeh

IDF reveals connection between Hamas, ousted Assad regime in letters, documents

The letters include correspondence between senior Hamas officials, including Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Mohammad Saeed Izadi.

Killed Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, leader Yahya Sinwar against backdrop of ousted Syrian president Bashar Assad (illustration).
An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Hamas to resume hostage deal talks despite deadly Israeli strike in Doha, terror group says

 (L-R) Mohammed Deif, Yahya Sinwar, and Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of a secret document between Iran and Hamas.

Hamas invasion intended to thwart Israeli peace with Saudi Arabia, docs reveal - WSJ

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

ICC prosecutor issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West 'turn against Israel' - exclusive


Sinwar replacing Haniyeh may help advance hostage negotiations and end the war - opinion

If Ismail Haniyeh represented a tougher stance in the deal negotiations compared to Sinwar's more pragmatic line, an obstacle has been removed, the author writes.

Yahya Sinwar attends a rally organized by the representatives of prominent families (mokhtar) in support of "the Palestinian resistance" in Gaza City, on June 20, 2021.

Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah military structure in Lebanon

The fighter jets also struck a Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure site in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon. 

 IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist structure August 6, 2024

White House says hostage talks in 'final stage'

US President Joe Biden discussed with Qatar and Egypt finalizing a ceasefire and hostage deal to ease regional tensions.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House last week, explaining the decision to drop his presidential re-election bid.

Hamas: Yahya Sinwar will replace Ismail Haniyeh as political head

Sinwar has remained an elusive figure since the onset of the October 7 massacre, of which he was the primary mastermind and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war.

 (L-R): Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar.

Activists praise Ismail Haniyeh at Montreal, Toronto rallies

During the "night of rage" event later that evening, speakers said that they would never recognize Israel and glorified Haniyeh and other terrorists who died fighting against Israel.

 Protesters embrace as they leave a pro-Palestinian student encampment at the University of Toronto after an Ontario judge ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 3, 2024.

Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say

Putin advised Iran to avoid attacks on Israeli civilians in response to Hamas leader Haniyeh's killing, while Iran seeks Sukhoi jets and advanced defense systems.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2024.

Two wave attack: Biden warned of an imminent double attack on Israel by Iran and Hezbollah

However, US intelligence remains unclear about who will attack first and what type of attack each intends to carry out, said the senior officials.

US President Joe Biden walks to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 13, 2024. The president returned to the White House from Wilmington, Delaware to consult with his national security team after Iran said it launched dozens of attack drones at Israel.

German foreign policy expert call on Berlin to join coalition to protect Israel against Iran

CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter told Spiegel that Germany should offer Israel military support to defend against Iran's attacks.

 An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.

Ismail Haniyeh's death will prolong Israel's war in Gaza, Mahmoud Abbas says

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as a move to extend the Gaza conflict and hinder peace negotiations.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures, as he attends a swearing-in ceremony for the newly formed cabinet, in Ramallah, in the West Bank, March 31, 2024.

Iran, Russia vow to strengthen ties amid an escalating regional conflict - report

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirms commitment to expanding ties with Russia as Moscow calls for calm following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Russian Security Council's Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Tehran, Iran August 5, 2024