Analysis How Iran is calibrating its promised revenge on Israel for Haniyeh killing Iran's leadership appears torn between exacting harsh revenge to save face and exercising restraint to avoid an unpredictable and devastating cycle of escalation. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Hamas' Gaza-based leader Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political chief Ismail Haniyeh Sinwar, considered the mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack, will succeed Ismail Haniyeh following the latter’s assassination in Iran. Palestine
Hezbollah chief vows to respond to Israeli attacks ‘whatever the consequences’ The region has been on edge for the past week after Israeli strikes killed a senior Hezbollah commander and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in a suspected Israeli strike. Lebanon
Libya’s largest oil field sees output reduction after shutdown by protesters The Sharara field in southwestern Libya, which pumped out nearly 270,000 barrels per day of crude on Saturday, fully halted production Monday and was running at reduced production Tuesday due to ongoing protests. Libya
Meet Tim Walz, Harris’ VP: Progressive favorite with mainstream views on Israel, Iran Walz voiced opposition to the Iraq War and traveled to Israel and Syria while in Congress and has sought to address division over pro-Palestinian protests in the Democratic Party as governor of Minnesota. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis As US, Israel coordinate, Biden works to curb Netanyahu's response to Iran Under pressure from the Biden administration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly not currently planning a pre-emptive attack against Iran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israeli soldier stabbed with screwdriver near Jerusalem A 20-year-old Israeli female soldier was attacked with a screwdriver by a Palestinian assailant near Jerusalem. Israel
West Bank violence leaves at least eight Palestinians dead The latest round of violence in the West Bank comes as Israel is bracing for an expected response from Iran and its regional allies to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Palestine
Hamas names Sinwar new chief as region braces for Iran retaliation against Israel Agence France-Presse
