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  • Hamas To Get New Chief After Yahya Sinwar’s Elimination? Read Terror Group’s Next Plan | world news

    Israel-Hamas War: With Israel continuing its strikes against Hamas leadership, the militant group has decided not to appoint a new chief until the next election due in March. According to an AFP report citing top Hamas sources, the terror group was moving towards appointing a Doha-based ruling committee to see its day-to-day operations. This comes days after Israel eliminated Yahya Sinwar in an airstrike in Gaza. Sinwar was made Hamas chief after Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a covert operation in the Iranian capital Tehran. According to the report, a five-member committee, established in August after the assassination of political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, is set to assume leadership of the group.

    The members of the committee are representatives from Khalil al-Hayya for Gaza, Zaher Jabarin for the West Bank, Khaled Meshaal for Palestinians abroad, the head of Hamas’s Shura Advisory Council Mohammed Darwish and the secretary of the Hamas political bureau.

    As per Hamas sources, the elections would be held in March if ‘conditions permit’. Not appointing a new chief could be Hamas’ strategy to deprive Israel of a moral advantage. Sinwar was appointed Hamas chief almost two months ago but was killed by the IDF last week. The back-to-back elimination of two Hamas chiefs has handed a morale booster to the IDF. Sinwar was appointed as the Gaza chief of the group in 2017, eventually becoming the overall leader of Hamas following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in July.

    Sinwar was believed to be the mastermind of the October 7 terror attack on Israel. Since then, Israel and Hamas have been locked in a conflict which has escalated further to regions like Iran and Lebanon.

  • Iran Dismisses Claims Linking Tehran To Hamas’ October 7 Assault On Israel | world news

    Tehran: Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York rejected claims linking Tehran to Hamas’ October 7 surprise attack on Israel, the state media reported.

    In a statement, the Iranian mission responded to questions from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal regarding Israel’s claim of having access to minutes from Hamas’ secret meetings, which allegedly indicated Tehran was informed of the group’s plan for the October 7 attack, the IRNA reported.

    “While Hamas officials based in (the Qatari capital) Doha have announced that they had no information about the operation and solely Hamas’ military wing based in Gaza had been responsible for the planning, deciding about and directing the operation, any claim aiming to partially or entirely link the operation to Iran or Hezbollah is invalid and comes from fabricated documents,” said the mission, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting IRNA.

    The New York Times reported on Saturday that minutes of Hamas’ secret meetings, seized by the Israeli military and obtained by the American newspaper, provided a detailed record of the planning for the October 7 attack, as well as the determination of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas ‘ incumbent political bureau chief, to persuade the Palestinian group’s allies, Iran and Hezbollah, to join the operation or at least commit to a broader fight with Israel if Hamas staged a surprise cross-border raid.

    On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking approximately 250 hostages. In response, the Israeli military has been conducting a large-scale offensive on Gaza.

    Iranian officials have consistently stated that while Iran supports Palestinian resistance groups, including Hamas, it had no prior knowledge of the attack on Israel and was not involved in its execution.

  • Israel Orders Over 4,00,000 Gazans To Move South, Expands Military Operations In North: UN | world news

    UNITED NATIONS: In recent days, Israeli authorities once again ordered more than 400,000 people who remain north of Wadi Gaza in the Gaza Strip to move south while at the same time tightening access restrictions and expanding military operations in the north, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Wednesday said it continues to be deeply concerned about the situation in the northern areas of Gaza.

    The office said crossing points into northern Gaza remain largely closed to both humanitarian and commercial supplies, and checkpoints inside Gaza are only permitting civilians to move south and allowing just a trickle of humanitarian movement into the north, according to Xinhua news agency. OCHA warned that these developments are forcing services critical for people’s survival to shut down one by one. According to UNRWA, the UN relief agency for Palestinians, seven schools sheltering displaced people are being evacuated, and only two of eight water wells in the Jabalya refugee camp remain functional.

    “The north is also facing severe shortages of bread and food supplies,” the office said. Explosive munitions burned down the only bakery supported by the World Food Program (WFP) in the Jabalya refugee camp. OCHA and the World Health Organization tried to reach northern Gaza on Wednesday to support the Kamal Adwan Hospital after Israeli authorities ordered its immediate evacuation. After receiving a green light from the Israeli authorities for the mission, the team was forced to wait at a holding point for many hours. Ultimately, the mission had to be aborted.

    “Despite these challenges, aid workers are seizing any opportunity to support people in northern Gaza,” said OCHA. It added that UNRWA is utilizing limited stocks already in the north to distribute high-energy biscuits from WFP to children in designated shelters and delivering bread bundles to families in certain areas. Hot meals are being distributed by its partners to newly displaced families, some of which are also receiving tents, and water is being delivered using trucks.

  • Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated In Tehran Attack, Confirms IRGC | world news

    Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when his residence was attacked in Tehran, confirmed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement. Haniyeh was in Tehran to meet with the Supreme Leader and attend the new president’s inauguration.

    The IRGC’s Public Relations Department announced that the attack took place early Wednesday and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause. The statement expressed condolences to the people of Palestine, the Muslim community, and the fighters of the Resistance Front for the loss of the Hamas leader.

    The day before the incident, Haniyeh had attended the inauguration of Iran’s new president and met with Iran’s Supreme Leader.

    No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assassination, but suspicion quickly fell on Israel, which has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders following the group’s October 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and resulted in around 250 hostages being taken.

    On April 10, an Israeli attack in northern Gaza killed three sons of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh confirmed the deaths of his children, Hazem, Amir, and Mohammad, along with several of his grandchildren, in an interview.

    This is a developing story.

  • Hamas Video Threatening ‘Rivers Of Blood’ In Paris Olympics Goes Viral; Know Truth Here | world news

    A video circulating on social media features a masked individual issuing a dire warning that “rivers of blood will flow” at the upcoming Paris Olympics, where Israel is slated to compete. In the minute-long clip released on Tuesday, an Arabic-speaking man with his face concealed by a keffiyeh addresses “the people of France and President Emmanuel Macron,” threatening retribution for their support of “the Zionist regime in its criminal war against the Palestinian people.”

    “You provided Zionists with weapons, you helped murder our brothers and sisters, our children…You invited the Zionists to the Olympic games. You will pay for what you have done,” the ‘terrorist’ can be heard saying.

    However, Microsoft researchers have identified the video circulating on X and Telegram, featuring a man claiming to be a Hamas fighter threatening the Paris Olympics, as part of a Russian-linked disinformation campaign aimed at disrupting the event.

    On Telegram, Hamas official Izzat al-Risheq refuted the video’s authenticity, labeling it a forgery.

    Experts from Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center, who examined the video at NBC News’ request, indicated it likely originated from a known Russian disinformation group, as elements of the video matched those in a previous video concerning Ukraine.

    The Olympics have faced attacks in the past, most notably during the 1972 Munich Games, where 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were killed by members of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September. Additionally, during the 1996 Atlanta Games, a bombing resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to over 100 people.

    In response to security concerns, France plans to deploy 35,000 police officers each day of the event, with an increased presence of 45,000 officers for the Opening Ceremony, according to a CNN report.

  • Hamas accuses Israel of ‘planned massacre’ after over 70 Palestinians killed in Gaza City |

    Over 70 Palestinians were killed in a violent incident in Gaza City on Friday, with a Hamas official accusing Israeli authorities of orchestrating a “planned massacre,” as reported by Al Jazeera.

    Ismail al-Thawabta, Director-General of the Hamas Government Media Office, claimed that the Israeli military directed thousands of Palestinians in eastern Gaza City to move to western and southern neighbourhoods and then opened fire on them once they arrived.

    He further disclosed that rescue crews have recovered 70 bodies from the Tal al-Hawa area, and at least 50 people remain missing, according to al-Thawabta.

    “Some displaced people were pointing to the Israeli army, carrying white flags and saying, ‘We are not fighters; we are displaced.’ But the Israeli occupation army executed these displaced people with cold blood,” al-Thawabta said.

    “The Israeli army was planning to carry out that massacre in Tal al-Hawa.”

    He called on the international community to pressure Israel to end its “war of extermination” against Palestinians.

    United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric condemned the recovery of the bodies in Gaza City, calling it “yet another tragic example of the toll on civilians” in the ongoing conflict.

    This incident adds to a series of devastating events that have caused significant loss of life and displacement in Gaza.

    According to reports, the death toll from the incident has risen to over 70, with many others injured. The UN has reiterated its call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages taken during the conflict.

    “While this conflict is going on, it is not only impossible to give people the medical support they need, the food they need, the shelter they need, but also the dignified burial that they need,” Dujarric said.

    The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres added that there will be “a need for accountability” when the conflict in Gaza ends. “But right now, people are hungry. People need water. People need medical help. And that’s what we’re trying to do in the middle of a combat zone,” he said.

    Since Israel’s war on Gaza erupted in October, the West Bank has also seen a surge in violence.

    According to Palestinian officials, at least 553 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank, and 9,510 have been detained.

    About 3 million Palestinians live in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where more than 500,000 Israelis reside in over 100 settlements.

  • Israel-Gaza War: Biden Warns Netanyahu Of Losing US Support If Rafah Is Invaded, Says ‘No More Weapons…’ | world news

    In a first since its war in Gaza, US President Joe Biden publicly warned Israel on Wednesday that if Israeli forces launched a significant assault of Rafah, a city packed with refugees in southern Gaza, the US would stop providing it with weapons. In an interview with CNN, Biden stated, “I made it clear that if they go into Rafah…, I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah, to deal with the cities – that deal with that problem.”

    In an attempt to prevent an Israeli attack on Rafah, Biden used his strongest language in public to date in his remarks, which also highlighted the widening divide between the United States and its most powerful Middle Eastern ally. Biden acknowledged that US bombs provided to Israel have killed Gaza civilians in the seven-month-old offensive aimed at annihilating Hamas.

    Biden’s comments, his starkest to date, increase the pressure on Israel to refrain from a full-scale assault on Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge after fleeing combat further north in Gaza.

    There was no immediate comment from Israel on Biden’s remarks, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Rafah operation would go ahead. Israel says it must hit Rafah to defeat thousands of Hamas fighters it says are there.

    Biden has faced pressure from his Democratic colleagues and growing campus protests to prevent Israel from invading Rafah. His support for Israel has become a political liability as the president seeks re-election.

    The United States is by far Israel’s largest supplier of weapons, and deliveries accelerated following the Hamas attacks on October 7, which triggered Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Biden stated that the United States would continue to provide weapons for Israel’s defense, such as the Iron Dome anti-missile system.

    On Wednesday, US officials confirmed that the delivery of bombs to Israel had been halted due to the risk to civilians in Gaza. Israel, meanwhile, continued tank and aerial strikes on southern Gaza after moving in via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday, cutting off a vital aid route.

  • US Destroys Three Houthi Missiles In Red Sea; Biden dials Netanyahu world news

    As the Houthi militants continue to attack cargo ships in the Red Sea, the United States forces have also been carrying out retaliatory actions. In a fresh round of attack against the Houthis, the US destroyed three anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea. It was the fourth preemptive action taken by the US military. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden also dialed Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

    US Destroys Houthi Missiles

    The US Central Command informed that the attack was carried out at around 6:45 pm (Sanaa time). “As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, US Navy ships are present in the Red Sea. On Jan. 19 at approximately 6:45 pm (Sanaa time), US Central Command forces conducted strikes against three Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch,” the US Central Command posted on X.

    It added that the US forces identified the missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and the US Navy ships in the region. “US forces subsequently struck and destroyed the missiles in self-defense. This action will make international waters safe and secure for US Navy vessels and merchant vessels,” it added.

    US CENTCOM Destroys Three Houthi Terrorists’ Anti-Ship Missiles

    As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, US Navy ships are present in the Red Sea. On Jan. 19 at approximately 6:45 pm (Sanaa time), US Central… pic.twitter.com/vPYUaIvvA5 — US Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 19, 2024

    Before this incident, US forces had conducted airstrikes targeting 14 Houthi missiles that were poised for launch in areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen on Thursday. The Houthi group had previously been reclassified by the US as a “terrorist” organization. The Houthis, aligned with the Palestinian armed group Hamas, initiated their attacks in retaliation to Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

    Biden Calls Netanyahu

    Biden called Netanyahu after nearly a month and reiterated his vision of a ‘two-state solution’ while guaranteeing Israel’s security. The US President also addressed the current initiatives to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas and assessed the situation in Gaza.

    The White House also issued a statement in this regard saying, “The President and Prime Minister discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. The President and the Prime Minister reviewed the situation in Gaza and the shift to targeted operations.” that will enable the flow of increasing amounts of humanitarian assistance while keeping the military pressure on Hamas and its leaders.”

    President Biden also emphasized Israel’s responsibility to reduce civilian harm and protect the innocent. “The President discussed Israel’s responsibility even as it maintains military pressure on Hamas and its leaders to reduce civilian harm and protect the innocent. The President also discussed his vision for a more durable peace and security for Israel fully integrated within the region and a two- state solution with Israel’s security guaranteed,” the statement added.

  • ‘Humanitarian Pause Ended Because Of Hamas…: Blinken As Israel-Hamas Fighting Resumes | world news

    New Delhi: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas for ending the pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying the terror group violated its commitments. He spoke to the media at Dubai airport on Saturday, after his second visit to the West Bank since the war began. Blinken said he had urged Israel to take measures to protect civilians and provide humanitarian aid in Gaza, and that Israel had already acted on some of his suggestions, such as informing people about safe areas in Gaza. He said this was “very, very important”.

    He also explained why the pause came to an end, accusing Hamas of launching an “atrocious terrorist attack” in Jerusalem, killing three people and injuring others, including Americans. He said Hamas also fired rockets before the pause was over, and failed to release some of the hostages it held.

    Blinken reiterated US support for peace in the region, and said the US was working hard to secure the release of Israeli hostages. He said the US had achieved a seven-day pause, during which some people were able to return to their families, and that the US was pursuing the same process.

    He added that the US also supported Israel’s right to defend itself from future attacks, but stressed the need to do so in a way that minimizes civilian casualties and ensures humanitarian assistance. He said the US was focused on both tasks at the same time.

    He said the US remained “intensely focused” on getting everyone home, and that he had also worked on this issue on Saturday. He said the US was also trying to prevent the conflict from spreading or escalating in other places. He said the US was using its diplomacy to look at the long-term prospects for peace in Gaza, and for Israelis and Palestinians in general.

    Blinken’s statement came as the truce between Israel and Hamas expired after seven days, according to CNN. The two sides could not agree on the release of more hostages held by Hamas. Israel and Hamas resumed their war in the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, with Israeli jets striking Hamas targets in Gaza shortly after the cease-fire ended at 7 am local time.

    Blinken had met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Thursday, as reported by CNN. His visit was amid increased Israeli settler violence in the region following the October 7 attack on Israel.

  • Israel Hamas War: Amidst war with Israel, Hamas releases two hostages for the first time, know who they are

    Israel Hamas War today photo

    Israel Hamas War: The war between Israel and Hamas seems to be intensifying. Today is the 15th day of this war. Meanwhile, there is news that Hamas militants have released two Americans – a woman and her teenage daughter – on Friday. This information has been given by the Israeli government. According to the Israeli government, two weeks ago, Hamas had attacked Southern Israel, taken both of them hostage and took them to Gaza. The mother and daughter held hostage by Hamas also have Israeli citizenship. The special thing here is that both are the first hostages who have been released by Hamas. Even now, Hamas has kept more than 200 people hostage. Hamas has said that it is releasing them for humanitarian reasons under an agreement with the Qatar government.

    Israel Hamas War today’s news

    Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant informed the country’s MPs in Tel Aviv about the government’s war plan. He said that Israel’s war with Hamas will happen in three phases. First of all, we will destroy Hamas’s military and governing capabilities. This is the purpose of our air strikes. After this the ground attack will also start soon. In the second phase, soldiers will continue small operations. Under this, the intelligence spies of Hamas will be eliminated. In the third and final phase, a new security system will be implemented in Gaza. However, Israel will have no role in this. Here, the war between Israel and Hamas continued for the 14th consecutive day on Friday. According to the news, a 900-year-old religious site in Gaza was damaged in the air strike. Many people died.

    Israel Hamas War latest photos

    Meanwhile, Israel has launched a heavy airstrike on Gaza’s Khan Younis. The injured people were taken to Nasir Hospital by ambulance. This hospital is the second largest hospital in Gaza. The Israeli army said it has attacked more than 100 targets linked to Hamas rulers in Gaza. These bases also include a tunnel and a weapons depot. Attacks throughout the Gaza Strip have caused some Palestinians who had fled there to return to the north. Along with this, Israel is evacuating one of its big cities near Lebanon on the northern border, which indicates that it is preparing for a ground attack.

    Israel Hamas War news updates

    Wounds are being dried with vinegar, surgery is being done in mobile light: Gaza’s hospitals are trying to arrange for dwindling medical supplies and fuel for generators. The situation is such that doctors are performing surgeries under the light of mobile phones in wards immersed in darkness. In the absence of anesthesia and many essential medicines, vinegar is being used to treat infected wounds. Gaza’s Health Ministry said that 3,785 people have been killed since the war started. At the same time, more than 1,400 people have died in Israel.

    Israel Hamas War photos and news today

    Houthi rebels fired missiles towards Israel: Now there is news of Houthi rebels also jumping into the Hamas-Israel war. Houthis are pro-Iran rebels in Yemen. America shot down missiles headed towards Israel from Houthi rebels. According to the Pentagon, three rockets were heading north through the Red Sea. Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder said that we are keeping a close eye on the area. He said that this missile was probably launched from Yemen.

    rishi sunak with israel netanyahu

    Sunak reached Egypt, said – I am trying to stop violence: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reached Egypt on Friday to prevent the spread of Israel-Gaza conflict to other parts of West Asia. He posted on X, I am trying to stop the violence, so that peace can be maintained in the area. He will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. Earlier, after discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia, Sunak tweeted that I had an important and meaningful meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

    joe biden with israel netanyahu

    US President Joe Biden has said that Israel and Ukraine being victorious in their respective wars is important for America’s national security. In his address to the nation, he justified the American aid being given to both the countries. Biden said that America and its allies are working for a better future for the countries of West Asia through new projects like the India-West Asia Economic Corridor. If international aggression continues, there is a possibility of conflict and anarchy spreading to other countries of the world as well. Here, the White House presented a detailed proposal of a $105 billion plan for Israel, Ukraine and other items.

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