Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh, the senior Hamas leader, was assassinated in Tehran. He was attending the inauguration of Iran's new president when he was killed along with an Iranian bodyguard.

Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps blame Israel for the 'treacherous Zionist attack.' The killing has led to concerns of further escalation in the conflict, as Haniyeh represented the descendants of Palestinians displaced in 1948. Israel has also targeted a Hezbollah commander in Beirut in retaliation for a rocket attack.

The US defense secretary hopes for a diplomatic resolution, while Italy's PM urges Israel not to retaliate. The international community is calling for moderation and a ceasefire in Gaza, where the recent war has killed thousands and taken hundreds of hostages.

Ismail Haniyeh was viewed as a pragmatic leader who could negotiate a ceasefire, and his death is seen as a major setback for peace negotiations. The situation remains tense, with Hamas vowing to respond to the assassination and Israel on high alert.