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Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the top Hamas figure targeted by Israel?

Hayya a veteran negotiator in ceasefire talks with Israel; he has lost several close relatives to Israeli strikes in Gaza; has been part of Hamas since its 1987 founding

Published 09 Sep, 2025 11:22pm

World

Israel claims killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh in July

Katz pledged to target the leadership of Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen

Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:57am

World

Israel launches targeted raids in Lebanon despite US opposition to ground offensive

The Israeli military confirmed the execution of 'ground raids' in southern Lebanon

Published 01 Oct, 2024 09:18am

World

US denies reports of secret delegation visit to Tehran

Reports says the US provided Iran with a list of ten Mossad agents

Published 15 Aug, 2024 02:45pm

World

US preparing for Iran attack in Middle East as soon as ‘this week’

The US is also supporting Israel's defense efforts

Published 13 Aug, 2024 01:43pm

Pakistan

No truth to reports that Pakistan sending Shaheen missiles to Iran: FO

Such reports are patently false, says FO spokesperson

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:00pm

World

OIC chair warns of potential for wider conflict after killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

Hamas’s Lebanese ally Hezbollah has also pledged to retaliate for Haniyeh’s killing

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:14am

World

Blinken warns Iran but also Israel not to ‘escalate’

Iran has vowed a response after Israel was suspected of killing Hamas political leader

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:47am

World

Hamas names Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar as new political leader

His appointment as the new chief of Hamas comes less than a week after Haniyeh was killed in Tehran

Published 06 Aug, 2024 11:44pm

World

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

Two Katyusha rockets were fired at al Asad airbase in western Iraq

Published 06 Aug, 2024 08:32am

World

Israeli crimes: OIC to hold extraordinary Executive Committee meeting on Aug 7

Nearly two million Palestinians were displaced from their homes

Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:54pm

World

Lebanon receives medical aid, vacationers leave amid fears of war

Hezbollah and Iran have vowed to retaliate against Israel for the killings

Published 05 Aug, 2024 03:43pm

Pakistan

Pakistan supports Iran’s call for OIC meeting after Hamas leader’s killing

Ishaq Dar speaks to acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani

Published 03 Aug, 2024 05:06pm

World

Israeli agency used Irani agents to kill Ismail Haniyeh, claims British media

Original plan was to kill Haniyeh in President Ebrahim Raisi's funeral

Updated 03 Aug, 2024 05:28pm

World

Cleric held over Haniyeh sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque: lawyer

He called Haniyeh a 'martyr' in his sermon at the mosque in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem

Published 02 Aug, 2024 11:51pm

World

Hundreds in Qatar farewell slain Hamas chief

Turkey, Pakistan announced a day of mourning on Friday to honour Haniyeh

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:18pm

Pakistan

National Assembly condemns Hamas leader’s killing, calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presented the resolution highlighting the plight of Palestinians

Updated 02 Aug, 2024 02:26pm

World

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh laid to rest in Iran as Khamenei leads mourners

Khamenei has vowed "harsh punishment" for Israel

Published 01 Aug, 2024 01:14pm

World

Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader

Meshaal has been a central figure at the top of Hamas since the late 1990s

Published 01 Aug, 2024 09:29am

World

Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation

Haniyeh was killed by a missile that hit him

Published 01 Aug, 2024 08:37am

Pakistan

Jamaat-e-Islami postpones Karachi sit-in after killing of Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas has condemned the assassination

Published 31 Jul, 2024 02:07pm

World

Reaction to assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas is a concept and an institution and not persons

Published 31 Jul, 2024 10:29am

World

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, drawing threats of retaliation against Israel

Haniyeh attended Iran's new president's swearing-in ceremony

Updated 31 Jul, 2024 05:48pm