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Fears of Regional War as Iran Hosts Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Amid Revenge Calls

Fears of Regional War as Iran Hosts Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Amid Revenge Calls

Mourners congregate around a vehicle transporting the coffins of Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA

A funeral procession for the assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was held in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Thursday, amid fears that his killing, blamed on Israel, could escalate into a regional war. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led the prayers over the coffins of Haniyeh and his bodyguard, draped in traditional […]

Unyielding Spirit: Hezbollah Supporters Defy Israeli Threats in Beirut

Unyielding Spirit: Hezbollah Supporters Defy Israeli Threats in Beirut

Hundreds of passionate Hezbollah supporters gathered in the bustling streets of Beirut late Sunday afternoon, undeterred by the escalating threats from Israeli politicians. The Israeli government has accused Hezbollah of orchestrating the tragic massacre of young football players in the Golan Heights, but the Lebanese group and its supporters remain steadfast in their denial. “We […]

Netanyahu Defends Gaza War in Congress, Faces Protests Inside and Out

Netanyahu Defends Gaza War in Congress, Faces Protests Inside and Out

In the background, House Speaker Mike Johnson (left) and Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Sen. Ben Cardin (right), take in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. (Reuters)

In a landmark speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to rally support for the war against Hamas in Gaza. His address was marked by a raucous reception from mostly Republican politicians, but also by significant protests both inside and outside the Capitol. “When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and […]