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Friday, September 20, 2024

Middle East Tensions Rise After Haniyeh's Death

Published: 2024-08-04

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last Wednesday.

Iranian officials have labeled the killing as a premeditated act by the Israeli regime, raising fears of imminent retaliation from Iran.

Concurrently, Israel is facing a barrage of rockets launched from Lebanon, with reports of at least five rockets fired towards southern Israel today.

In a separate incident, a Palestinian teenager carried out a stabbing attack in Holon, resulting in one death and several injuries.

As the situation intensifies, both Israel and Iran are bracing for potential military confrontations, with the U.

S. anticipating an Iranian response as early as tomorrow.