Ismail Haniyeh

WATCH: IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, military says

Haniyeh was the deputy commander of a Nukhba company, which was in charge of the infiltration of Israel during the October 7 attacks.

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Walid Haniyeh - Deputy Commander of a Nukhba company.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas chairs the first meeting of the Palestinian unity government, June 2, 2014.

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Killed Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, leader Yahya Sinwar against backdrop of ousted Syrian president Bashar Assad (illustration).

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An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

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Striking back: Israel's bold message through recent high-profile assassinations - opinion

Ultimately, the events of this week signal a clear message: No matter how secure an enemy might feel, no matter how hidden or protected, Israel’s reach is long.

 Members of Hezbollah stand in front of an image of Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander who was killed by an Israeli strike on Tuesday, during his funeral in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 1, 2024.

Biden: Haniyeh assassination didn’t help ceasefire deal

Asked about the effect of the elimination of Hamas arch-terrorist Ismail Haniyeh on talks, Biden remarked that it has "not helped."

US President Joe Biden speaks to the press at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 1, 2024.

Israelis brace for a thousand-rocket, multi-proxy attack

The recent assassinations of two anti-Israeli leaders have heightened fears of a large-scale Iranian retaliation and regional conflict.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Sderot, southern Israel. October 8, 2023.

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.

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

Iran’s full court press of ‘revenge mode’ - analysis

Iran’s revenge mode is intended to prepare the ground for what comes next; its goal is to basically telegraph to the region what it will do.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Palestinian group Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran July 30, 2024.

Social media videos claiming to be Ismail Haniyeh’s final moments are false, iVerify confirms

iVerify confirmed that videos claiming to show Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s final moments are actually old footage of an injured Gazan.

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh (Left) next to old image of injured Gazan civilian (Right) who is not Ismail Haniyeh, according to iVerify report.

Israel warns its citizens to brace for terror attacks abroad

There is a possibility that embassies, synagogues, Israeli businesses, Chabad houses, kosher restaurants, and other various Jewish sites could be targeted, the NSC said.

 Travellers at the departure halls of Ben Gurion International Airport ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover. April 14, 2022.

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

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

Ismail Haniyeh was killed by explosive device planted months ago, sources tell 'Post'

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.

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

Killing Hezbollah commander in Beirut was biggest loss for group since 2008

Fuad Shukr's killing is the heaviest blow to Hezbollah's command since the 2008 assassination of Imad Mughniyeh, underlining the gravity of this week's escalation in the conflict.

 A man recites the Koran as Hezbollah officials and relatives of its top commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli strike, attend a condolences service ahead of his funeral, in Beirut, Lebanon, August 1, 2024.