How did Washington react to Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination and how does this bode for its stated goal of regional de-escalation? The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday has thrown further uncertainty over ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel, with Haniyeh having long played a key role in …

Tensions escalate in the Middle East after an Israeli airstrike on Dahieh, targeting Hezbollah, kills civilians and brings about fears of broader conflict The Israeli assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh hours after targeting senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut caps a week of unprecedented escalation in the region …

While no party has claimed responsibility, the Gaza-based militant group immediately accused Israel of being behind the killing. Hamas’ top political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran, the Palestinian faction said in a statement released early Wednesday morning. The residence where Haniyeh was staying in northern Tehran “was …