Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh was the top leader of Hamas's political bureau and was one of the most senior officials in the organization, alongside Yahya Sinwar, until his assassination in Tehran on July 31, 2024.
Haniyeh, along with the rest of Hamas's political leadership, was based in Doha, Qatar. After his death, he was replaced as Hamas's leader by Yahya Sinwar.
Hamas invasion intended to thwart Israeli peace with Saudi Arabia, docs reveal - WSJ
Yahya Sinwar was quoted in secret Hamas meeting notes that ISraeli-Saudi normalization would "open the door for the majority of Arab and Islamic countries to follow the same path.”
ICC prosecutor issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West 'turn against Israel' - exclusive
Former UK MP George Galloway travels to Tehran to receive Haniyeh award
Hamas leveraged previous Gaza truce to plan Oct. 7, Sinwar memos reveal
Former IRGC officers speak out against Islamic regime in rare interview with Israeli media
The testimonies provide a rare window into the fractures within Iran’s military and growing discontent among its ranks.
2024 was a year fueled by hate. Let’s make 2025 different - comment
Broad Perspective: 2024 tested Israel’s resilience with loss and pain. As 2025 begins, healing and hope must lead the way toward a stronger, united future.
Year in review: The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024
The year 2024 has been an eventful one, and now it is wrapping up. With the benefit of hindsight, The Jerusalem Post looks back at the biggest news stories and events around the world of 2024.
Man on the inside? Details of Haniyeh assassination in the heart of Tehran revealed
At the last minute the plan nearly fell apart; the air-conditioning in Haniyeh's room broke down, and he had to leave the room.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Gaza 'war crimes'
The ruling could prevent Israeli officials from traveling and comes as the government ignores legal advice to open a state inquiry.
Hamas likely to conceal name of Sinwar's successor over assassination fears - report
According to reports, there is near consensus on keeping the name of the next leader secret both by Hamas leaders in Gaza and abroad.
Officials to 'Post': Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip
In an unexpected turn of events, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during an IDF operation in Rafah, potentially reshaping the conflict's dynamics. No hostages were killed during the operation.
Senior Qatari diplomat to 'Post': We never communicated with Sinwar – exclusive
Senior Qatari diplomat tells the 'Post' that the Gulf state never communicated with Sinwar, and it hasn't recently met with Israeli hostage families.
Sinwar silent with mediators, believed to have surrounded himself with hostages - Qatari officials
"He has disappeared for us too and has not made contact," the officials were cited as saying.
Jewish year in review: The biggest news events in Israel since October 7
A look at a timeline of the major news stories in Israel since last Rosh Hashanah, a year characterized by the Israel-Hamas War.
Iran's Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say
Hezbollah has refrained from officially appointing a successor to Nasrallah, possibly to avoid making his replacement a target for an Israeli assassination, they said.
