Assassination

Trial of 'Israeli agent' in Gaza begins

Hamas claims man accused of killing senior terrorist commander worked for the Shin Bet.

Hamas claims to have arrested assassin of top military leader

Terrorist group with runs Gaza says it has arrested man who killed military commander in March, continues to blame Israel for assassination.

'The US is planning to eliminate Kim Jong-un

High-level Pentagon source says US finalizing plan to eliminate North Korean dictator.

'Take revenge on Bennett with no mercy'

22-year old Jewish man arrested over allegedly encouraging murder of Education Minister and Jewish Home chairman.

Senior Hezbollah leader eliminated in Syria

Hezbollah's military commander, Mustafa Badr al-Din, killed in an airstrike in Damascus attributed to Israel.

Police fear mafia war as heir to crime family assassinated

Shai Shirazi, known criminal and son of mob boss Rico Shirazi, was assassinated on Saturday night in northern Tel Aviv

Leak: US Spied on Israeli Communications in Syria

Leak reveals Israel killed a top Syrian commando in 2008 during a party in his home; US had access to Israeli military communications.

London-Based Syrian Imam's Murder May Have Been Political

Anti-Assad imam found dead in London linked with extremism; police sources say it looked like 'state-sponsored assassination.'

Hezbollah Reportedly Planned to Assassinate Ehud Olmert

Arabic report reveals Hezbollah sought to kill then-PM in response to killing of Imad Mughniyeh, but Israeli agent foiled the plan.

Feiglin Gets Extra Security Detail Amid Assassination Fears

Knesset Chairman orders special detachment to guard outspoken MK and track other officials after assassination attempt.

Syrian Lawmaker Assassinated in Restive Hama

Syrian lawmaker Waris al-Younnes gunned down while travelling on a road in the Hama province.

Airstrike Eliminates Gaza Terrorists Firing Rockets

'Army of Islam' terrorists targeted in their car in Gaza about to carry out attack, as pinpoint strikes continue.

Report: Israel Refrained from Attack on Deif, Due to Ceasefire

Criticism leveled at political echelon after it received solid intel on Mohammed Deif's location, yet waited three days before the attack.

4 Questioned in Tel Aviv Shooting

Police investigate criminal underworld murder that took place in broad daylight in downtown Tel Aviv.

'Livni Is A Murderer, Threatened To Kill Abbas'

University of Palestine lecturer on PA TV reveals conspiracy theory that Livni has assassination plans, calls her a 'criminal murderer.'

Top Egyptian General Assassinated

Egyptian police general assassinated in an attack claimed by the Al-Qaeda inspired group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.

Hezbollah Officially Accused of Former Lebanese PM's Murder

Four Hezbollah members go on trial in absentia for the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.

Deputy Libyan Minister Assassinated

Hassan al-Droui, Libya's deputy minister of industry, shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of Tripoli.

Anti-Hezbollah Chants at Funeral of Former Lebanese Minister

"Hezbollah is the enemy of God," shout mourners during funeral of former minister Mohammed Shatah, who was killed in a car bomb.

Hezbollah Denies it Killed Former Lebanese Minister

Hezbollah denies it was responsible for the assassination of Mohammed Shatah in a Beirut car bomb.

Following Assassination, Israel Warns Hezbollah Against Attack

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon promises 'firm and painful' response to Hezbollah attack in wake of senior leader's assassination.

French 'Planned to Assassinate' British Muslim Extremist

French officials 'fed up' by British inaction over Islamist terrorism; sought to take out hook-handed Abu Hamza al Masri in London.

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Fifth Suspect Indicted in Murder of Former Lebanese PM

Tribunal investigating the assassination of former Lebanese PM Hariri has indicted a fifth suspect.

Iran's Cyber Warfare Commander Found Dead

Mojtaba Ahmadi, commander of Iran’s Cyber War Headquarters, was found shot dead northwest of Tehran.

Top Egyptian Islamist: Expect Assassination Campaign

Egyptian Islamist warned that liberal politicians who oppose President Morsi’s constitutional declaration could face targeted assassinations

Iran Shuts Down Nuclear Assassination Cells

Iran arrests some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, its Intelligence Minister says.

Iran Accuses France, Germany of Killing Scientists

Iran's accuses French and German intelligence services of cooperating with CIA and Mossad to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

Hamas Man Assassinated – but Who Did It?

A senior Hamas terrorist is killed in Damascus. Hamas blames Israel, Syrians blame Syria.

Top Syrian General Assassinated

A top Syrian general has been assassinated in Damascus the day after two major suicide bombings attacked government complexes in Aleppo.

Iran Claims Bomb That Killed Nuclear Scientist 'Made in USA'

An Iranian newspaper reported Monday that the bomb used to assassinate a nuclear scientist last month was "made in the USA."

Report: Iranian Officer Killed in Shooting Attack

Iranian media reports that a 43-year-old Iranian military officer was killed in shooting attack in western Iran.

Iran 'Identifies' Killers of Nuclear Scientist

Iran says it has arrested suspects in the assassination of nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, killed last week in Tehran car bombing.

TIME: Mossad Trained, Paid Assassins in Iran

TIME Magazine cites "sources" who say Israel's Mossad was responsible for paying and training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

Panetta: We Have Some Ideas Who Was Behind Iran Killing

U.S. Defense Secretary: We have “some ideas” as to who was behind the assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.

Iranians Call to Avenge Death of Nuclear Scientist

Iranian mourners blame U.S. and Israel for death of nuclear scientist, as Iranian website suggests the revenge is coming.

US: We Didn't Kill Scientist; Iran: We Know Who Did

The US doesn't know who has been killing Iranian nuclear scientists – but Washington is not the culprit, says Secretary of State Clinton.

Iran: We'll Bring the War to Israel, and 'Beyond'

Iran said Thursday that it would respond to Israel's 'cold war' against it - with attacks against Israelis, and possibly Jews worldwide.

Iranian Scientist Killed In Tehran Blast

An Iranian scientist involved in the petroleum industry has been killed in a car bombing in Tehran. Two others were wounded.

US Moves to Isolate Iran Over Assassination Plot

US officials are moving to isolate Iran after revealing a plot by Tehran to assassinate rival Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington.

US: Tehran Plotted to Assassinate Saudi Envoy

Washington says Iran's covert Quds force plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United States on American soil.

Report: Yemen's Saleh Accused of Murder Plot

Former Yemeni diplomat accuses President Saleh of sending assassins to kill him in his south Cairo home for supporting the opposition.

Kuntar Rumored Hurt in Mystery Blast

Arch-terrorist Samir Kuntar is wounded in possible assassination attempt. Hizbullah: blast was an accident, nobody hurt.

Outgoing Shin Bet Chief Fears Right Wing Extremists, not Arabs

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Diskin, relaxed about recent terror, says regional unrest necessitates not a closer look at Israel's Arabs, but its Jews.

Giffords' Jewish Aide, Gabe Zimmerman, Among Dead in AZ Rampage

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' community outreach director, Gabe Zimmerman, was among the dead in Saturday's deadly rampage by an Arizona gunman.

Tucson Shooting Suspect Posted Dark Videos Hints on YouTube

A Tucson man suspected of carrying out a murderous rampage Saturday had posted many dark videos on YouTube, prompting his college to suspend him.

Jewish US Lawmaker Gabrielle Giffords Shot, Prognosis Optimistic

Doctors say they are "optimistic" about recovery of Jewish US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head on Saturday. Nine year old, judge killed.

IDF Prepares for Possible Hamas Revenge

Central Command Intelligence Officer says Hamas seeks to avenge assassination of terrorists responsible for August terror attack.