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Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
Israel’s Attempted Assassination of Hamas Leader Followed Surveillance of Deputy
Israel officials had been hoping that a high-ranking Hamas figure, Muhammad Deif, would visit a villa tied to a top lieutenant. They struck when he appeared to be there, officials said.
Israel Launches Major Attack Against a Senior Hamas Commander
The target, Muhammad Deif, was an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks and has been the object of repeated Israeli assassination attempts over decades.
Russia Places Yulia Navalnaya on Extremist List
The Russian agency tasked with combating terrorism financing added Yulia Navalnaya to its registry.
Can Garry Conille Save Haiti?
Haiti’s new prime minister is a trained gynecologist who experts say is more policy expert than seasoned politician. Many Haitians are counting on him to quell rampant gang violence.
Kazakh Journalist’s Killing Sends Chill Through Exiles in Ukraine
Aidos Sadykov, an opposition activist whose YouTube channel often criticizes Kazakhstan’s government, was shot in Ukraine, where he was living in exile.
Slovak Prime Minister Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Assassination Attempt
Robert Fico said in a video address that he hoped to return to work in the coming weeks. He blamed the political opposition for the attack, a notion that the parties have strongly denied.
Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, Leaves Hospital
Prime Minister Robert Fico had been shot during a meeting with supporters. The hospital’s director told a TV station Mr. Fico could continue treatment at home.
One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office
The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months.
As Slovakia’s Prime Minister Recovers, Its Politics Remain Divisive
Calls for unity after the shooting of Robert Fico last week have been largely ignored by the country’s politicians. Much of the tension has centered on a media law pushed by the government.