ISRAEL HAMAS WAR
Middle East Tensions Escalate After Hamas Leader's Death in Tehran. - Hamas confirms the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. - Israel has yet to respond to Haniyeh's death. - The assassination heightens concerns about a broader regional conflict. - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin states that while tensions are high, war is not unavoidable. In a dramatic development early Wednesday, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, according to statements from both the militant group and Iranian officials. The assassination, which occurred shortly after Haniyeh attended an inauguration ceremony for Iran's new president, has intensified threats of retaliation against Israel amidst ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed Haniyeh's death and are currently investigating the incident. Haniyeh, who has been a prominent figure in Hamas's international diplomacy efforts, had been operating primarily from Qatar due to the on...