After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages?

Crushing Hamas in Gaza may allow Israel to focus on Lebanon, where Hezbollah has been firing missiles into Israel since shortly after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

In this handout photo provided by the Iranian Presidency, Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, attends a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Tehran, July 30, 2024.

(photo credit: Handout photo by the Iranian Presidency via Getty Images/JTA)

ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

AUGUST 1, 2024 05:12

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After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages?

Crushing Hamas in Gaza may allow Israel to focus on Lebanon, where Hezbollah has been firing missiles into Israel since shortly after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

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