In this discussion, Mohammad Marandi, a political science professor, Sultan Barakat, a public policy expert, and Maha Yahya, director at the Carnegie Middle East Center, delve into the implications of Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. They explore how this event may escalate tensions between Iran and Israel and affect resistance politics. The experts analyze the potential fallout for Hamas and the broader Middle East, including the fears among Lebanese populations and the urgent need for de-escalation in a highly volatile geopolitical landscape.