Fears of escalation build as funerals held for Hamas and Hezbollah leaders
Thursday, 1 August 2024 () Two large funerals for key leaders in Hamas and Hezbollah were held in two capital cities - as Israeli leaders said they were on high alert for retaliatory attacks, symbolising the deepening crisis the region is now mired in.
Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades destroyed several Israeli military vehicles, including a Merkava tank and D9 bulldozers, in Rafah, Gaza Strip, using Yasin 105 rockets. They also targeted Israeli rescue personnel. In the West Bank, they conducted shooting operations against an Israeli settler and military personnel. Israeli PM Netanyahu confirmed orders to eliminate senior Hamas officials, leading to intensified IDF assaults and operational assessments. The international community is closely monitoring the escalating conflict.
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United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated his “unwavering commitment” to Israel’s security on Wednesday and said Washington would come to its defense if needed, hours after Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran early Wednesday, in a targeted assassination attributed to Israel. Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning after having traveled from his home in Qatar to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the country’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Following the Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Lebanon, several countries including India, Australia, and Canada have issued travel warnings for Lebanon. The situation has heightened tensions in the region, with Hezbollah confirming Shukr's death and planning a funeral address by Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanon's government has condemned the strike and expressed desire to avoid war, while planning diplomatic efforts to ease tensions. The volatile situation raises concerns about potential rapid escalation and disruptions to travel.
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There are few experts in the region who are not anticipating a response to the back-to-back assassination strikes killing high-ranking figures in Hamas and.. Sky News
In a dramatic escalation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed the killing of Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif in a targeted airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza. This comes hot on the heels of the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, reported by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that these actions are part of a broader strategy to deliver 'crushing blows' to their enemies, including recent attacks on Hezbollah and Houthi targets. As tensions rise, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has declared a national day of mourning. Watch the full story on how these high-profile deaths are reshaping the conflict.
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