Assassination

Dramatic assassination in Paris

Criminal Eric Robic, who was convicted of killing Lee Zeituni in central Tel Aviv accident, assassinated by hitmen in Paris suburb.

Mysterious assassination in Gaza

Hamas officially announced that Ahmad Zamzam, an officer in the organization’s Interior Ministry, was killed this morning by gunfire in Gaza. Israel denies responsibility.

Internal fighting in Rafah:

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of Gaza militias in eastern Rafah who in recent months has worked together with Israel, has been assassinated.

IDF reveals

Hezbollah killed Lebanese officials to hide role in Beirut blast

Hezbollah assassinated four Lebanese public figures who attempted to reveal that the August 2020 Beirut port explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate stored for Hezbollah’s use.

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin asked for 'gentle' surrender

Washington County Sheriff says Tyler Robinson was afraid of being shot by police and was talked into turning himself in on the condition that his arrest be nonviolent.

Held without bail

Charlie Kirk assassination suspect appears in court

Tyler Robinson, charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, appears in court and ordered to be held without bail. The suspect faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder.

Accused assassin of Charlie Kirk charged, could face firing squad

Alleged killer Tyler Robinson charged with 7 counts, including aggravated murder. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray says he will seek the death penalty.

Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin put under 'special watch'

Authorities did not say if Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin, had harmed himself or threatened to do so after his arrest.

An Israeli street artist's moving tribute to Charlie Kirk

Immediately after the murder of Charlie Kirk, Israeli street artist Dudi Shoval set out to memorialize the defender of Israel and Judeo-Christian values in a mural in Ashdod.

Trump:

'High degree of certainty' Charlie Kirk's murderer in custody

US President Donald Trump revealed that, 'with a high degree of certainty,' the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was arrested.

The World War 2 era gun used to murder Charlie Kirk

A precision Mauser bolt-action rifle from World War II was recovered near the shooting site at the University of Utah. According to the FBI, it is a bolt-action rifle commonly used by hunters and snipers and is extremely powerful

Rabbi Chaim Mentz

'Charlie Kirk was the Abraham of our time'

Prominent Chabad Rabbi and podcast host compares the late Charlie Kirk to the Biblical Patriarch on Fox News for his approach to debating his ideas and avoiding anger.

Segal on Kirk:

A supporter of Israel in a generation that is moving away from it

Israeli correspondent Amit Segal says Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah was a political act, stressing that the deepest pain falls on his young family.

Charlie Kirk assassination

Political messages written on shooter's bullets

FBI says that it located the weapon of the shooter who fled after murdering Charlie Kirk last night and is currently examining fingerprints found on it. According to the Wall Street Journal, the ammunition contained engravings with anti-fascist messages.

New details:

Charlie Kirk assassin’s rifle found

Investigators say a high-powered rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was recovered, as new details on the suspect emerge.

Charlie Kirk Assassination:

Assassin shot Kirk from nearby university roof, 137m away

Footage released overnight from the moments of the shooting shows a suspect running on the roof moments after the shot, while the crowd at the event lay on the ground in panic.

Assassination in Ukraine:

Former speaker of parliament gunned down by biker

The former speaker of parliament was assassinated in broad daylight on a street in Lviv. A man dressed as a courier, with a helmet covering his face, shot him at close range.

Plea bargain:

Up to 5 years imprisonment for planning Ben Gvir assassination

Beersheba District Court reaches plea bargain of 3.5-5 years imprisonment in sentence against those involved in planning assassination of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Ben Gvir: 'Disgrace.'

'Jews will kill Jews'

Yair Lapid warns of political violence

The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.

Justice Minister:

'No place for any violence against judges, public figures'

Minister Yariv Levin addresses event marking 20 years since the murder of District Court Judge Adi Azar.

Ukraine:

'We are the new Mossad'

Ukrainian intelligence services are using tactics made famous by Israel to target Russian leadership as the war between the two countries wears on.

Russian nuclear defense general assassinated in Moscow

Commander of the Russian Army's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Unit, General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside of Manhattan hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division, was shot and killed in a premeditated attack outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Shooter remains at large,

Disclosed:

Indictment against terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

'I will continue to work towards stricter imprisonment conditions for terrorists, sovereignty in Israel, distribution of guns, and for the ultimate victory over our enemies - no terrorist will intimidate me,' says Ben Gvir.

Is this how Ismail Haniyeh was really assassinated?

New report contradicts claims the bomb that killed Hamas leader was planted 2 months in advance, states 2 IRGC employees planted the bomb the day of the assassination and were smuggled out of Iran before it was detonated.

The strategic significance of Haniyeh’s justified assassination

Iranian leaders have begun to internalize the understanding that has resonated in every capital of the Middle East, that anyone who attacks the State of Israel should fear for his own fate as well. Op-ed.

Report:

Assassination attempted on fmr. Iranian President Ahmadinejad

According to sources familiar with the incident, the former president of Iran's car was seized during repairs and sabotaged.

Report:

Lebanese money changer assassinated by Mossad

Muhammed Ibrahim Srour, who would funnel funds from Iran to Hamas, was found dead in the town of Beit Meri with a large sum of cash next to him.

Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination

Resident of central Israel arrested for incitement to terrorism posted on social media.

Same time as Navalny:

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain

Body of helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found riddled with bullets, run over the same week Russian opposition leader mysteriously died in prison. Suspects burned the car used in the assassination.

Or Yehuda explosion:

Criminal dead in blast survived assassination attempt last year

Shimon Revivo, 48, was known to the police for weapons crimes, drugs, and more.

Former Border Policeman killed

4 shot dead in Arab town in Galilee

Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to involve Shin Bet in investigation of murder of Arab municipal director-general as criminal violence surges.

The assassin was on his way: Police foiled 27 murders

Since January, Israel Police have foiled 27 murders - some of them at the last moment.

RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan attends 16th parole hearing

Robert F. Kennedy's murderer to ask parole board to be let out of prison for 16th time, after previous release was overturned by governor.

Iran to close UK embassy after revelation it targeted Jews

After Britain confirms Iran plotted to assassinate diaspora Jews, Iran moves to shutter UK embassy in Tehran, sanction British nationals.

Iran planning hit squads to assassinate diaspora Jews

French journalist details Iran’s “mapping” of high-level global Jewish targets in event of Israeli attack on nuclear program.

Leaders of foiled terror attack on Israeli in Georgia identified

Plot by Iranian Quds Force agents to assassinate Israeli citizen foiled by Georgian security forces.

Qassem Soleimani:

Former Israeli intel. chief reveals Israel's role in killing

"Israel convinced the US that Soleimani posed an 'immediate threat.'"

IRGC officer assassinated outside his home

Iranian government calls assassination of Revolutionary Guards officer in Tehran an "act of terror."

Critic of Putin-backed Chechen strongman assassinated

Blogger who frequently spoke out against Chechen leader tied to Putin had fled to Sweden 5 years ago.

Iran: Israel behind assassination of senior commander

The IRGC claims Israel behind assassination of senior officer in Syria.

German court upholds life sentence for politician’s killer

Life sentence upheld for right-wing extremist who murdered politician Walter Lübcke over refugee policy.

'Spies caught red-handed':

Iran: Terrorist attack at Isfahan site averted at last minute

Islamic regime claims Mossad helped spy ring infiltrate Iran to attack "sensitive sites."

Irresponsible? Security officials blast PM's hints on Iran

"No reason to encourage Iran to seek revenge," say officials. "Our official policy was silence."

John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, to get unconditional release

Judge announces that attempted Reagan assassin John Hinckley will be released from prison on June 15 after four decades behind bars.

Iran plotting revenge attack against 'Zionist enemy'

Israelis have been warned to avoid traveling to Turkey with Iranian agents having free access to the country.

Leaked assassination report

Israeli security officials demand 'immediate' explanation

Israeli officials are livid after an unnamed source revealed the Jewish State was behind the assassination of a senior IRGC terrorist.

Haiti's PM now a prime suspect in President's assassination

Prime Minister Ariel Henry now considered a prime suspect in the July 7 assassination of country's president, not allowed to leave country.

Board recommends parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan

6 of Robert F. Kennedy's children sign letter opposing parole board's decision to grant Sirhan Sirhan's request for early release.

Widow of Haiti's assassinated president describes brutal attack

CNN interviewed Haiti's first lady in her first appearance since her husband's assassination in July.

Head of criminal organization killed in Tel Aviv

Police open investigation after well-known criminal is shot and killed in Tel Aviv.

Tensions mount in Haiti as top assassination suspect revealed

Sources say the mastermind of the assassination of Haiti’s president was an informant for the DEA who wanted to take over the country.

Suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president

Days after President Moise's murder, authorities rounding up suspects - mostly Colombian nationals - as they continue to search for more.

Haitian president's assassins claimed to be from US DEA

Gunmen who assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse at his home were mercenaries, government says.

President of Haiti assassinated

The president of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, was shot and killed at home overnight, premier says.

Watch: Islamic militants closing in on Chad capital

The son of Chad’s slain leader took over as president and military chief as rebels prepare to storm the nation's capital.

Reading into the assassination of Fakhri Zadeh: It's not over

The mullahs are trapped between options for revenge, all of them bad. And an Arab media lobby pushes conflict with the Gulf States. Op-ed.

The information that upset Iran

Iran claims United States carried out assassination of Qassem Suleimani from US base in Germany.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassination: Who benefits?

Following assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist, RT speaks to former Israeli government advisor Jason Pearlman.

Former CIA official on Fakhrizadeh assassination, Biden policy

Michael ‘Mick’ Mulroy talks to i24NEWS about Fakhrizadeh assassination and Joe Biden's Mideast policy.