IANS Interview: Israel ready to defend against any retaliation following Hamas leader's killing, says govt spokesperson David Mencer

IANS | July 31, 2024 10:04 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Hours after the assassination of Hamas' political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israeli government spokesman David Mencer told IANS in an exclusive interview that Israel's primary goal is to ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to it. Asked about Iran's threats of retaliation for Haniyeh's killing, he responded that Israel is prepared and capable of defending itself.

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:35 AM

Tel Aviv, July 31 (IANS) The political head of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Wednesday.