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Middle East crisis: Israel confirms death of Hamas military chief who masterminded 7 October attack – as it happened

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Hamas faces difficult choices in replacing political leader Haniyeh

Hamas faces difficult choices in replacing political leader Haniyeh

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran has deprived Hamas of one of its most astute political strategists, but analysts have identifed three main contenders for his replacement. The decision will likely impact Hamas's future identity and evolution, between becoming a guerilla group or accepting difficult political compromises.

Hamas Vows Retaliation For Alleged Assassination Of Leader In Tehran

Hamas Vows Retaliation For Alleged Assassination Of Leader In Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reportedly killed by a rocket in Tehran, escalating tensions in the region.

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The war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh's replacement. Here are the possible contenders

The militant Palestinian group Hamas has a history of swift and smooth replacement of fallen leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes

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US ‘reviewing’ Gaza ceasefire proposal, says it opposes Rafah invasion

Biden administration officials decline to share details about proposal but say they are committed to reaching deal.

Hamas delegation due in Cairo on Monday for Gaza ceasefire talks

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel's latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire on Monday in Egypt as mediators stepped up efforts to reach a deal ahead of an Israeli assault on the southern city of Rafah. Earlier, Palestinian Authority…

Hamas receives latest Israeli proposal amid efforts to revive Gaza talks

Palestinian group says it is ‘open to any ideas’ but sticks to its demand that a deal must permanently end the Gaza war.

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Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend a World Economic Forum conference and meet with Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh. Blinken will discuss efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages. On Saturday, Hamas said it was…

Hamas ‘serious’ about captives’ release but not without Gaza ceasefire

Hamas ‘serious’ about captives’ release but not without Gaza ceasefire

Hamas is stressing its four conditions even as 18 countries try to ramp up pressure on the group for a deal.

Middle East crisis: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs, says UN official – as it happened

Middle East crisis: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs, says UN official – as it happened

War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says Pehr Lodhammar

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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

Hamas leaders meet Assad in Damascus to 'turn the page'

Hamas leaders meet Assad in Damascus to 'turn the page'

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad met a delegation from Hamas on Wednesday, with the Sunni Palestinian Islamist faction saying the meeting could help "turn the page" after shunning Damascus for a decade.

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