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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 300?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Hamas supporters clash with Israeli soldiers following the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, in Hebron, July 31, 2024 (photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)
Hamas supporters clash with Israeli soldiers following the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, in Hebron, July 31, 2024
(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)

Netanyahu says Israel on high alert, US intensifies diplomatic efforts

“Israel is in a state of very high readiness for any scenario. We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us from any quarter whatsoever,” Netanyahu said.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv. July 13, 2024 (photo credit: DUDU BACHAR/POOL)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv. July 13, 2024
(photo credit: DUDU BACHAR/POOL)

PM Benjamin Netanyahu assured that Israel is ready for any threat from Iran or Hezbollah following assassinations of key leaders in both Hamas and Hezbollah, as the US continues to push for diplomacy.

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Israel Air Force targets Hamas terrorists in Shejaiya school in Gaza

In Tel al-Sultan in the Rafah area, troops destroyed a booby-trapped building used by Hamas terrorists. 

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 12, 2024.  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 12, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The Israel Air Force also targeted terrorists operating inside a compound within the Dalal School in the area of Shejaiya in Gaza City, the IDF reported earlier Thursday evening.

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Civilian Oct 7 probe: Hamas regularly approached border fence, IDF response was negligible

"When I asked him what the soldiers were doing, he answered: They go there, wag their finger at them, and come back," Baram said.

By EVE YOUNG
 Yair Golan testifies before the committee. (photo credit: CIVILIAN PROBE)
Yair Golan testifies before the committee.
(photo credit: CIVILIAN PROBE)

Civilian-led October 7 security probe reveals that Hamas terrorists constantly approached the Gaza border ahead of the massacre and received minimal warning by IDF troops stationed nearby.

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Sources tell 'Post' Haniyeh was killed by smuggled explosives, was obstacle to hostage deal

Sources told the Post Haniyeh has often been more of an obstacle to a final hostage deal, such that his removal could even make a deal more likely.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
 Ismail Haniyeh seen over a poster showing the Gaza hostages (illustrative) (photo credit: FLASH90, VIA REUTERS)
Ismail Haniyeh seen over a poster showing the Gaza hostages (illustrative)
(photo credit: FLASH90, VIA REUTERS)

Former Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an explosive device that was secretly smuggled into his guesthouse in Tehran, and not by an airstrike, the Jerusalem Post has independently confirmed.

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‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini orders attack on Israel

Israel has not taken responsibility for Haniyeh’s death, but it is widely understood to have been behind the assassination.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
Workers hang a billboard bearing a portrait of Ismail Haniyeh with a slogan in Hebrew and Farsi saying "Expect severe punishment" at Palestine Square in Tehran on July 31, 2024  (photo credit: Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Workers hang a billboard bearing a portrait of Ismail Haniyeh with a slogan in Hebrew and Farsi saying "Expect severe punishment" at Palestine Square in Tehran on July 31, 2024
(photo credit: Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Hours after the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, a building-sized poster went up in the city’s Palestine Square that, unusually, featured a message in Hebrew.

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Ismail Haniyeh's death a major setback for Hamas and regional plans - analysis

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
 Hamas's assassinated leader Ismail Haniyeh. Hamas logos are seen in the background. (photo credit: VIA REUTERS)
Hamas's assassinated leader Ismail Haniyeh. Hamas logos are seen in the background.
(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)

The death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 is a significant setback for Hamas and its regional backers, impacting their strategic plans.

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Haniyeh assassinated by smuggled explosive, not rocket - NYT report

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER/FILE PHOTO)
(photo credit: REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER/FILE PHOTO)

Former Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an explosive device that was secretly smuggled into his guesthouse in Tehran, the New York Times reported Thursday, citing seven Middle Eastern officials, including two Iranians and an American.

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IDF confirms it killed Mohammed Deif in Khan Yunis attack

The military said that only in recent hours it had received additional intelligence to confirm Deif's death to a complete certainty.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF on Thursday confirmed 100% that its July 13 airstrike targeting Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif succeeded in killing him.

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Thousands attend Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran saw thousands attending, including Iranian and Palestinian officials, amid high tensions.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 People protest following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 31, 2024.  (photo credit: Alaa Al Sukhni/Reuters)
People protest following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 31, 2024.
(photo credit: Alaa Al Sukhni/Reuters)

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's funeral began in Tehran with thousands in attendance, Israeli media reported on Thursday morning.

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European countries urge citizens to leave Lebanon amid Hezbollah-Israel rising tensions

European countries urged citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating tensions with Israel following Hezbollah's attack and subsequent retaliation threats.

By REUTERS
A flight information boards display cancelled flights at the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon July 29, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/EMILIE MADI)
A flight information boards display cancelled flights at the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon July 29, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/EMILIE MADI)

European countries were urging their citizens to leave Lebanon amid growing tensions between the country and Israel.

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Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 115 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says