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The leader of Hamas Haniyeh, killed in Iran by an Israeli attack

Update (2310ET): Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has confirmed the death Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader of Hamas, during an inauguration ceremony for Iran's new president. Haniyeh, who is based in Qatar, and an Iranian security guard were killed at their place of residence.

Israel had vowed to kill Hamas leaders shortly after the group's incursion on October 7.

The attack follows Israel's strike in Beirut on Tuesday against Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. Shukr, the mastermind of a recent attack that killed 12 children in the Golan Heights, is believed to have died in the attack. The Lebanese health ministry reported that the attack killed three civilians, including two children, and injured 74 others.

The death of the Hamas leader came just hours after a significant portion of Israeli airspace was closed for unexplained reasons.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had promised a severe response to the Golan Heights strike, for which Hezbollah denied responsibility. Lebanon's current prime minister condemned the airstrike and plans to file a complaint with the UN Security Council. In Tehran, during the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, important figures from Iran's “axis of resistance” groups were present, including Haniyeh.

Shortly after his speech in which he affirmed support for the Palestinians, news broke of Haniyeh's murder. Immediately following the news of Haniyeh's death, multiple reports emerged that Hamas' revenge would be swift. Hamas Politburo member Musa Abu Marzouk said the killing of Haniyeh is a cowardly act and will not be in vain.

Oil prices rose after the report hit a session high.

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Update (1715ET): The Lebanese government has condemned the “flagrant act of aggression” following Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut. Although some reports have claimed that US warships are approaching Lebanon in the wake of the crisis, the reality is that US warships and military assets were already in the Mediterranean region eastern

The National News Agency of Lebanon (NNA) reported this a civilian woman died after a building was destroyed in Haret Hreik, south of Beirut. “Sixty-eight civilians were injured, five of whom were seriously injured, while the rest suffered moderate to minor injuries. Most of them were treated in emergency departments and discharged from hospitals,” NNA said.

More images have emerged showing the extent of the damage.

Currently there are conflicting reports on whether or not Israel took out its target: Fuad Shukris said to have been a commander who oversaw the weekend's deadly Hezbollah rocket barrage that left 12 dead in a Golan town.

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Israel's planned major “retaliation” has apparently begun after heavy airstrikes were heard in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Large clouds of smoke were seen above a suburb in the southern suburbs, prompting momentary panic and a large emergency response amid reported casualties.

An Israeli military statement quickly acknowledged the attack: “The IDF attacked in Beirut the commander responsible for the killing of the children in Majdal Shams and killed many Israeli civilians.” a translated statement said

The destruction is on a large scale and took place around 20:00 local time in the neighborhood of Haret Hreik, still in daylight hours just before nightfall.

Earlier, a weekend missile attack from Lebanon (heavily blamed on Hezbollah) killed 12 youths playing on a soccer field in the occupied Golan city of Majdal Shams.

Foreign Minister Katz told a state broadcaster over the weekend: “There is no doubt that Hezbollah crossed all the red linesAnd soon after, the country's war cabinet authorized the military to retaliate.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced just after Tuesday's Beirut attacks, “Hezbollah crossed the red line.”

The terrible images of the aftermath of the strike point to large-scale casualties given that it is a densely populated civilian area…

Since there have long been fears of an “all-out” war in Lebanon, oil jumped on news of the attack.


Israel is quick to indicate that this was a “limited” attack and that it is not seeking an all-out war in Lebanon. “At the moment, there are no changes in the Home Front Command's defensive directives,” the IDF said.

Bloomberg's live blog quoted Rosalind Mathieson, the channel's director of news for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as saying:

There are indications that Israel was targeting an action that sent a message without triggering a full-scale war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Netanyahu has also been opening the door to new talks for a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, which would not be possible if Israel finds itself embroiled in a ground conflict with Hezbollah.

Several Israeli media outlets reported earlier this week that the government was seeking one “limited but significant” action. this sends a strong message to Hezbollah, but ensures that the situation does not spiral out of control.

More images showing the sheer scale of the aerial bombardment…

Many regional analysts believe a wider war in Lebanon will attract Iranian-backed groups and actors throughout the region, which eventually led to open war between Tehran and Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Hezbollah sources deny that Israel killed the top commander who was targeted on Tuesday.

TOP HEZBOLLAH COMMANDER ALERT IN ISRAELI STRIKE IN BEIRUT AURBURS SURVIVED, TWO SECURITY SOURCES TELL REUTERS

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