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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a bomb smuggled into the guesthouse where he was staying, according to The New York Times.

Planted Bomb Was Used To Kill Hamas Leader In Tehran: Report Planted Bomb Was Used To Kill Hamas Leader In Tehran: Report

By Howard Altman

Aug 1 7:03 PM EDT

Demonstrators wave flags and hold pictures of the leader of the Palestinian militant Hamas group, Ismail Haniyeh, (C) and senior leader Saleh al-Arouri during a protest on July 31, 2024 in Beirut's Burj al-Barajneh camp for Palestinian refugees, denouncing his killing. Hamas said on July 31 its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he was attending the swearing-in of the new president, and vowed the act "will not go unanswered".

Claims Swirl Around How Israel Assassinated Hamas Leader In Tehran (Updated) Claims Swirl Around How Israel Assassinated Hamas Leader In Tehran (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Jul 31 3:21 PM EDT

The world awaits Israel's response after a deadly Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer field.

World Awaits Israel’s Response To Deadly Hezbollah Rocket Attack That Hit Soccer Field World Awaits Israel’s Response To Deadly Hezbollah Rocket Attack That Hit Soccer Field

By Howard Altman

Jul 29 6:03 PM EDT

The embarked security team aboard the M/V Pumba destroyed a Houthi drone boat before it could cause any damage.

Ship Security Team Appears To Detonate Explosive-Laden Houthi Drone Boat With Gunfire Ship Security Team Appears To Detonate Explosive-Laden Houthi Drone Boat With Gunfire

By Howard Altman

Jul 23 3:35 PM EDT

First inside look at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new VIP transport aircraft

Israel’s New 767 “Air Force One” Has Flown Its First Prime Minister Transport Mission Israel’s New 767 “Air Force One” Has Flown Its First Prime Minister Transport Mission

By Oliver Parken

Jul 22 6:45 PM EDT

Yemen Port Strike by Israeli Air Force

Details Of Israel’s Long-Range Strike That Decimated Yemeni Port Emerge Details Of Israel’s Long-Range Strike That Decimated Yemeni Port Emerge

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 21 4:17 PM EDT

Russia may give anti-ship missiles to the Houthis, who carried out their first lethal strike on Israel today.

Intel Says Russia Looking To Arm Houthis With Anti-Ship Missiles: Report Intel Says Russia Looking To Arm Houthis With Anti-Ship Missiles: Report

By Howard Altman

Jul 19 4:53 PM EDT

An EA-18G Growler scored the types first ever air-to-air kill during a recently concluded deployment.

EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 16 12:07 PM EDT

The Senate Armed Services Committee has directed the Pentagon to look into the possibility of transferring retired A-10 Warthog ground attack jets to Jordan.

Surplus A-10 Warthogs Could End Up In The Jordanian Air Force Surplus A-10 Warthogs Could End Up In The Jordanian Air Force

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 10 1:37 PM EDT

Israeli AH-64 helicopter gunship pilots have provided an extensive account of their operations during the surprise attack on the country by Hamas militants last October 7. Their accounts — provided to the Israeli media — give a rare insight into the Israeli Air Force’s immediate response to the first invasion of Israeli territory since 1948.

Israeli AH-64 Apache Commanders Describe Brutal Reality Of October 7 Missions Israeli AH-64 Apache Commanders Describe Brutal Reality Of October 7 Missions

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 2 1:10 PM EDT

smoke billows following an Israeli air strike that targeted a house in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the Lebanese-Israeli border on June 21, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on June 21, that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not turn Lebanon into "another Gaza." (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP) (Photo by RABIH DAHER/AFP via Getty Images)

War Drums Grow Louder Along The Israel-Lebanon Border War Drums Grow Louder Along The Israel-Lebanon Border

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 25 7:58 PM EDT

Yemen has released a video showing its Tufan-1 uncrewed surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, blowing apart a target vessel during tests.

Small, Agile Houthi Drone Boat Shown Obliterating Ship During Test Small, Agile Houthi Drone Boat Shown Obliterating Ship During Test

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 21 8:24 PM EDT

We are seeing the first image of the Houthi drone boat that struck the bulk cargo carrier M/V Tutor.

First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Jun 17 2:32 PM EDT

IDF using flame throwing trebuchet

Medieval Flame Throwing Trebuchet Is Israel’s Latest Weapon Medieval Flame Throwing Trebuchet Is Israel’s Latest Weapon

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 13 3:47 PM EDT

Houthi drone boat Red Sea

Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted

By Howard Altman

Jun 12 12:31 PM EDT

The Trident Pier in Gaza has been repaired after storm damage and aid is expected to soon flow to those who need it.

Gaza Pier Repaired, Aid To Flow Soon Gaza Pier Repaired, Aid To Flow Soon

By Howard Altman

Jun 7 12:21 PM EDT