Iran vows to avenge killing of Hamas political leader Haniyeh

Published: July 31, 2024, 2:16 p.m.

The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, says its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in Iran. Will this lead to a regional escalation?

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(Photo: Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, pictured in March. Credit: Reuters)