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2024-08-07 20:53
By Shahrokh Saei
Israel's nightmare
Joy over Haniyeh’s assassination has turned into panic with the election of Yahya Sinwar as the Hamas leader
TEHRAN - The election of Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of Hamas’ political bureau has shaken Israel and its Western and regional allies to the core and demonstrated a strong sense of unity among Palestinians.
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Israeli assassination of Hamas chief in Tehran was ‘serious infringement’ of Iran’s sovereignty: OIC
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By Hossein Jaberi Ansari
Smart appointment
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By Wesam Bahrani
Who is Yahya Sinwar, the fluent Hebrew speaker?
From Israeli prison life to al-Aqsa Storm
TEHRAN - Yahya Sinwar is originally from the coastal city of Askalan, in what is current day Ashkelon following the establishment of Israel in 1948.
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Yahya Sinwar wins applause from regional resistance groups
TEHRAN- A lot of political reaction has been pouring in since Hamas selected Yahya Sinwar as the successor of Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated by Israel a week ago.
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U.S. obstruction of UN action leaves Iran with no choice but to respond to Israel: acting FM
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Tehran calls for measures to curb Israeli aggression in region
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Esteghlal complete signing of Gael Kakuta
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Israel's nightmare
TEHRAN - The election of Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of Hamas’ political bureau has shaken Israel and its Western and regional allies to the core and demonstrated a strong sense of unity among Palestinians.
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Who is Yahya Sinwar, the fluent Hebrew speaker?
TEHRAN - Yahya Sinwar is originally from the coastal city of Askalan, in what is current day Ashkelon following the establishment of Israel in 1948.
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Yahya Sinwar wins applause from regional resistance groups
TEHRAN- A lot of political reaction has been pouring in since Hamas selected Yahya Sinwar as the successor of Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated by Israel a week ago.
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