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Hamas has a new political chief. What will Yahya Sinwar mean for Gaza?

Ceasefire negotiations could still progress with Sinwar at the helm, but the Israeli side has been a roadblock.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024

Israeli Troops Launch New Assault In Southern Gaza City

Israeli forces target Hamas in Khan Younis amid cease-fire negotiations, leading to civilian displacement and humanitarian crisis.

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

US, Qatar and Egypt call on Israel and Hamas to resume urgent ceasefire talks

Joint statement says framework agreement is ‘on the table’ and there are no excuses ‘from any party for further delay’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Israel Agrees To Resume Gaza Truce Talks Next Week

Israel has agreed to resume Gaza ceasefire talks on August 15 at the demand of US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday, as regional tensions skyrocket over the war.

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024

Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment as Hezbollah and Iran vow retaliation

Israel orders another mass evacuation in eastern Khan Younis and targets two schools it claims are Hamas bases

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Gaza update: Hamas appoints new leader as Middle East braces for more violence

Iran is going to launch a retaliatory strike against Israel for the dual assassinations of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on July 31 and Hezbollah’s number two, Fuad Shukr, just hours before. The only questions are when, where and how far will Iran go, which leads to its own supplemental question:…

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Iran may rethink reprisals against Israel over killing of Hamas’s leader

Other Islamic countries are not openly backing military response by Tehran and more targeted action appears likely

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024

Ceasefire in Gaza more remote with the assassination of Haniyeh and promotion of Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar has been “unanimously” chosen as the successor to Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31. Sinwar is reported to be more extreme than his predecessor and is widely understood to be the architect of the October 7 attacks in which…

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Iran Says Israel Seeks To 'Expand War' Amid De-escalation Push

Iran accused Israel on Thursday of wanting to spread war in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts sought a regional de-escalation following the killings of Tehran-allied militant leaders.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

Iran Says Hamas Leader's Killing A Costly 'Strategic Mistake' By Israel

Israel committed a costly "strategic mistake" with its killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, Iran's acting foreign minister told AFP in an interview on Thursday.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024