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world-news2 years ago

"Israel's Political and Judicial Tensions Escalate Amidst Leadership Changes"

Saleh al-Arouri, a top Hamas official, was killed in an explosion in southern Beirut, Lebanon, with Lebanese and U.S. officials pointing to Israel as responsible for the attack. In a separate event, the President of Harvard University has resigned from their position. The New York Times Audio app offers a platform for journalism and storytelling, including a feature called The Headlines, which summarizes major stories in about five minutes.

world-news2 years ago

"Senior Hamas Leader Assassinated in Beirut, Sparks Tensions and Vows of Retaliation"

Saleh Arouri, a senior Hamas official, was killed in an explosion in Beirut, which Lebanon's state-run National News Agency attributed to an Israeli drone strike. The incident, which also claimed the lives of three others, could signify a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict, as Hezbollah has promised retaliation for any Israeli actions against Palestinian officials in Lebanon. The explosion occurred in a Hezbollah stronghold during a period of intense conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah along the Lebanon-Israel border.