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Biden:

'Elimination of Haniyeh didn't help ceasefire efforts'

US President says he had “a direct conversation” with Netanyahu and urged him to quickly reach a deal for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Elimination of Haniyeh didn't help ceasefire efforts'

Houthis vow 'military response' to eliminations

Houthi leader says there has to be "a military response" to elimination of Hamas political chief and Hezbollah commander, calls them "shameless and dangerous crimes" by Israel.

Houthis vow 'military response' to eliminations

NSC to Israelis:

Take extra caution when abroad

Amid fears of retribution for the eliminations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, the National Security Council recommends seriously reconsidering the necessity of traveling to countries for which the travel alerts have been issued with moderate and high threat levels.

Take extra caution when abroad

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'The military is on high alert'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that other than the elimination of Fuad Shukr in Lebanon the IDF did not strike anywhere else in the Middle East that night.

'The military is on high alert'

Report:

Decision to kill Haniyeh made to remove obstacle to hostage deal

New report on assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran says the bomb used to kill him used AI technology, was detonated remotely by Mossad agents.

Decision to kill Haniyeh made to remove obstacle to hostage deal

Israel's aviation woes worsen as more companies suspend service

Israelis left scrambling to find a way home after airlines canceled flights to Tel Aviv fearing retribution for the elimination of two senior terrorists.

Israel's aviation woes worsen as more companies suspend service

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hamas on its knees, Haniyeh replacement may be more reasonable'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr are 'very significant,' calls for US to pay $5 million bounty on Fuad Shukr to families of the 12 Druze children he murdered.

'Hamas on its knees, Haniyeh replacement may be more reasonable'

New York Times:

Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

According to several sources, the Hamas political leader was killed by a bomb that had been planted in the IRGC-run guesthouse approximately two months ago.

Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

ADL CEO:

'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt lambasted mainstream media for painting the Hamas leader as 'moderate' and 'pragmatic.'

'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

Haniyeh's bodyguard murdered five IDF soldiers in 2014

Wasim Abu Sha'ban, who was at the Hamas political leader's side when he was eliminated, was part of a cell that infiltrated Israel during Operation Protective Edge and ambushed a group of soldiers, murdering five.

Haniyeh's bodyguard murdered five IDF soldiers in 2014

Times Square:

Anti-Israel protesters wave portrait of Ismail Haniyeh

Protesters wave Hamas flags while burning an American flag, mourn killing of Hamas's leader while calling to 'globalize the Intifada' during New York demonstration.

Anti-Israel protesters wave portrait of Ismail Haniyeh

300 days of war:

Israel preparing for Iranian attack

Israel's Aerial Defense Array is on high alert ahead of expected retaliation for death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's second-in-command Fuad Shukr.

Israel preparing for Iranian attack

Turkish journalists fall for fake news, name Haniyeh's assassin

As journalists around the globe report on the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, several Turkish news outlets claim to name assassin as Israeli Mossad agent.

Turkish journalists fall for fake news, name Haniyeh's assassin

ANALYSIS:

A stinging blow designed to avoid war

Israel eliminated Hezbollah’s chief of staff but seeks to keep the focus on Gaza. War decision now rests with senior leader Hassan Nasrallah.

A stinging blow designed to avoid war

Causes firestorm again

Sky News correspondent: Haniyeh was a very moderate leader

Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford causes firestorm in the wake of her report on the elimination of Hamas leader, just after claiming that Israel has a “lust for revenge”.

Sky News correspondent: Haniyeh was a very moderate leader

US envoy to Security Council:

'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'

Robert Wood, deputy US ambassador to the UN, calls on members of the Security Council with influence over Iran "to increase pressure on it to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel and other actors."

'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'

Report:

Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

Financial Times reports that US and EU diplomats are holding urgent discussions in an attempt to convince Tehran to either not respond or to carry out symbolic action against Israel following latest eliminations.

Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

Report:

Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

The New York Times reported that Iran is considering an attack similar to the one launched in April as retaliation for the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel shouldn't have waited for disaster to defend the north'

MK Sharren Haskel tells Arutz Sheva the world is a better place without Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, but it should not have taken the massacre of 12 children for Israel to act against Hezbollah.

'Israel shouldn't have waited for disaster to defend the north'

After Haniyeh assassination:

Serious incitement broadcast from Judea and Samaria mosques

Hamas attempts to spread widespread incitement to violence and terrorism in Judea and Samaria following the death of its leader in Iran.

Serious incitement broadcast from Judea and Samaria mosques

Netanyahu:

'We delivered crushing blows to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the press following the elimination of Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr.

'We delivered crushing blows to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis'

Hamas threatens retribution in Israel and abroad

Hamas's military arm published a statement lamenting and condemning the 'heart-wrenching act of elimination' against Ismail Haniyeh.

Hamas threatens retribution in Israel and abroad

Three thoughts on the elimination of Haniyeh

Haniyeh is not the personal enemy of any of us, but rather the enemy of the essence of the nation of Israel. Op-ed.

Three thoughts on the elimination of Haniyeh

Iranian Jews:

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

The Tehran Central Jewish Committee issued a letter condemning the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and calling for an Iranian response.

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

Report:

Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins

According to Iranian reports, one of the Hamas political bureau chief's bodyguards gave information to his assassins who launched an Israeli-made Spike short-range missile at his bedroom.

Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins

Blinken: US uninvolved in death of Hamas leader

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stresses importance of ceasefire in Gaza, says US was not involved in elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Blinken: US uninvolved in death of Hamas leader

Huge blow to Iran's security reputation

Utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh

Iranian officials express utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh on his home ground, Tehran investigating exactly how senior terrorist was eliminated.

Utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Thank G-d for the elimination of the head of the snake'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says Israel must thank G-d for eliminating 'head of the snake' in Iran, but stresses that the joy is not in the elimination but in 'the removal of the threat to the nation of Israel.'

'Thank G-d for the elimination of the head of the snake'

'Good Riddance!'

Countries around the world respond to Haniyeh killing

World leaders comment on killing of Ismail Haniyeh | Abu Mazen, Russia, Turkey and others condemn | US promises to defend Israel if attacked

Countries around the world respond to Haniyeh killing

Watch: Yeshivas celebrate Hamas leader's death

Yeshivat Hagolan, Yeshivat Hakotel, mark death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader with song and dance.

Watch: Yeshivas celebrate Hamas leader's death

Haniyeh's Elimination

A turning point in the Middle East

This event demonstrates that Israel's enemies, no matter where they are, even in the heart of the world's terrorism hub, will still be hunted down. His elimination leaves a power vacuum. Opinion.

A turning point in the Middle East

Hamas blames Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh eliminated in Tehran

Iranian media report that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated in Tehran. Hamas confirms the report.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh eliminated in Tehran

Hamas leader:

'No truth to reports about freeze in negotiations'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says that reports about Hamas' decision to freeze negotiations on a ceasefire agreement are not true.

'No truth to reports about freeze in negotiations'

Hamas:

'We view the talks in a positive spirit'

Hamas says its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, held talks with the Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal.

'We view the talks in a positive spirit'

Hamas leader:

'The day after should be determined by the Palestinians only'

Ismail Haniyeh says that all ideas regarding "the day after" the war must be Palestinian in their essence, and no one has the right to interfere in them.

'The day after should be determined by the Palestinians only'

In northern Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in massacre, held hostages, eliminated

IDF strikes terrorists who operated in two buildings in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre and were involved in holding hostages.

Terrorists who took part in massacre, held hostages, eliminated

Gaza reports: Sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed

Gaza media are reporting that the sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed together with her family in an IDF strike in Al-Shati.

Gaza reports: Sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed

Ismail Haniyeh:

'Israel has not achieved the goals of the war'

Hamas leader claims that after the withdrawal of the National Unity party, the ‘occupation government is showing signs of disintegration.’

'Israel has not achieved the goals of the war'

Haniyeh:

'Hamas is serious about reaching a ceasefire deal'

Qatar-based Hamas leader says terror group's demands are consistent with principles of latest Biden ceasefire proposal.

'Hamas is serious about reaching a ceasefire deal'

Hamas sets conditions for the return of hostages deal

Hamas demands cessation of fighting, total withdrawal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip, lifting of the siege, rebuilding of the Gaza Strip, and implementation of a "respectable" exchange deal.

Hamas sets conditions for the return of hostages deal

Raisi's funeral

Hamas leader and Neturei Karta members pay respects

On the second day of the late Iranian President's funeral, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while members of Neturei Karta were seen among the masses.

Hamas leader and Neturei Karta members pay respects

Hamas leader:

'Only the Palestinians will determine the future of Gaza'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh declares that his organization and the Palestinian Arab public are the ones who will decide who will rule the Strip in the future.

'Only the Palestinians will determine the future of Gaza'

Extradite Haniyeh under US law! Don't allow him to escape justice

Terrorist mass murderers who murdered US citizens are walking the streets in violation of explicit US law. Haniyeh is living it up in Qatar, Tamimi in Jordan. Trying them in court would educate Americans to what terror is, as Eichmann's trial did for the Holocaust. Op-ed.

Extradite Haniyeh under US law! Don't allow him to escape justice

Hamas says it will accept ceasefire proposal

Terrorist organization ends foot-dragging on latest ceasefire proposal, leader Haniyeh tells Qatari PM. Israeli official - Hamas deceptively 'agreed' to Qatari-Egyptian proposal.

Hamas says it will accept ceasefire proposal

Hamas sources: Haniyeh to remain in Turkey for undefined period

Hamas leadership has not deserted Qatar, leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Turkey for 'diplomatic' reasons, sources say.

Hamas sources: Haniyeh to remain in Turkey for undefined period

Despite security offenses:

Sister of Hamas leader released to house arrest

Sabah Haniyeh was indicted last month on security offenses, including incitement, but a Be'er Sheva court has released her to house arrest.

Sister of Hamas leader released to house arrest

Sister of Ismail Haniyeh indicted

Terror leader's sister charged after texts to her brother and others praising October 7, praying for deaths of Israelis.

Sister of Ismail Haniyeh indicted

After meeting Haniyeh:

Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

Turkish President says "the strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity" after a meeting with Hamas leader.

Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

This is what Ismail Haniyeh's sister wrote on the morning of 7/10

Sabah Haniyeh, 57, expected to be indicted on Sunday, report says.

This is what Ismail Haniyeh's sister wrote on the morning of 7/10

Ismail Haniyeh's sister's social security pension denied

Police request to detain the sister of the terrorist leader until the legal process against her concludes.

Ismail Haniyeh's sister's social security pension denied

Body language reveals: Hamas leader is angry and broken

Ismail Haniyeh says Hamas will continue the fight, but his body language after hearing of his son's deaths indicates otherwise. 'He is angry and it is hard for him,' expert says.

Body language reveals: Hamas leader is angry and broken

When Ismail Haniyeh told his wife their sons were killed

Hamas leader says killing of his sons and grandsons was meant to pressure Hamas to be more flexible in negotiations, 'it will not happen.'

When Ismail Haniyeh told his wife their sons were killed

Haniyeh claims:

'My sons weren't Hamas fighters'

Hamas leader says group is still seeking a hostage release deal despite the elimination of three of his sons in an air strike in Gaza.

'My sons weren't Hamas fighters'

'Israel will be held accountable'

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader

Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader

More details:

One of Haniyeh's sons was involved in holding Israeli hostages

The IDF stated that the strike that killed three of the political bureau chairman's sons was not authorized by the Chief of Staff or the political echelon since was in 'real-time' against terrorists who were on their way to commit an act of terror.

One of Haniyeh's sons was involved in holding Israeli hostages

IDF confirms:

3 sons of Ismail Haniyeh killed in Gaza

Three sons and several grandchildren of Hamas's political bureau head reportedly killed in strike on car in Gaza.

3 sons of Ismail Haniyeh killed in Gaza

Haniyeh stresses:

'We are sticking to our conditions for hostage deal'

Hamas chief stresses the group will continue to demand an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza in a hostage release deal.

'We are sticking to our conditions for hostage deal'

Sister of Hamas leader arrested in Israel

The sister of Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh, a resident of the southern Israeli town of Tel Sheva was arrested on charges of supporting a terror organization and inciting violence.

Sister of Hamas leader arrested in Israel

Former UNRWA official:

'Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools'

Former UNRWA official acknowledges that Hamas leader was a teacher in UNRWA school, claims Western countries "corrupted" the UNRWA curricula.

'Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools'

Poll:

Archterrorist Barghouti would win Palestinian vote

Majority of Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza would vote for archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in elections, prefer Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to 'moderate' Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Archterrorist Barghouti would win Palestinian vote