Struck out: A Hamas leader is assassinated
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Tension Breeds Uncertainty
Recent rocket attacks by Hezbollah in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights, resulting in the death of 12 young people, escalate tensions in an already unstable region. The complexity of on-ground leadership within Hamas is highlighted, as Ismail Haniyah may not have had full awareness of significant actions, such as the October 7th massacre, until shortly before they occurred, indicating a potential disconnect in command and the unpredictability of militant operations.
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