A senior Iranian intelligence official was killed in an Israeli strike in Damascus as U.S. troops came under attack in Iraq.
Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
Knife Attacker Hoped to End Lee’s Presidential Ambitions, South Korean Police Say
The suspect had planned the attack last week on the country’s opposition leader for months, the police said, and had written an eight-page manifesto.
Ecuador Plunges Into Crisis Amid Prison Riots, Kidnappings
The president declared a state of emergency and ordered the military to “neutralize” dozens of gangs. Gunmen stormed a TV studio as cameras rolled.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Hezbollah Commander, Militia Says
The latest strikes across Israel’s northern border came as the U.S. secretary of state made another trip to the Middle East in efforts to prevent a wider war.
Hezbollah Says Strike Kills a Commander in Southern Lebanon
A Lebanese security official said the commander was part of the group’s Radwan unit, which Israel says aims to infiltrate its northern border.
Israeli Minister Proposes Plan for Postwar Gaza Amid Divisions
The plan exposed divisions in Israel’s war cabinet as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken returned to the Middle East on Friday in an effort to ease escalating tensions.
Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn’t Want to Admit
Even after the Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings, Iran’s government, facing public anger, blamed Israel.
Lebanese and Israelis Flee Homes Along Border Amid Fighting
More than 150,000 people have been driven from their homes on both sides of the frontier as Israeli forces clash with Hezbollah militants.
Israelis Fear Assassination of Hamas Deputy May Disrupt Hostage Talks
Israelis welcomed news that a top Palestinian militant had been killed, but feared that it might impede the release of hostages and kindle a broader war.
Who Was Saleh al-Arouri, the Senior Hamas Leader Killed in Beirut?
The Hamas deputy, who the group said had been killed, helped usher in closer ties with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia and was accused of masterminding attacks in Israel.