Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in a high-security complex in Tehran where he was staying. Iran announced that the attack was carried out by a missile fired from outside. Threats against Israel, which is held responsible for the attack, came one after another. Following the threats from Lebanon and Iran, the region was on edge.
“IRAN COULD ATTACK ISRAEL AT ANY TIME”
While it is wondered when these retaliatory attacks will take place, officials in Washington and Jerusalem believe that Iran and its proxies could attack Israel at any time in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah military chief Fuad Shukr and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
US COMMANDER COMES TO THE MIDDLE EAST
US Central Command Command Commander Michael Erik Kurilla arrived in the Middle East early Sunday morning following threats against Israel by Hezbollah and Iran.
THEY GAVE A DATE FOR THE ATTACK
Three US and Israeli officials told Axios that the attack could be carried out tomorrow (Monday) and that Israel and the US have begun defensive preparations.
The Pentagon said Friday it would send a squadron of fighter jets to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, boosting the American military presence to defend Israel and protect U.S. troops.
U.S. officials expect any possible Iranian retaliation to be similar to the April 13 attack on Israel, but they believe it could be broader in scope and could include Hezbollah.
KNIFE ATTACK IN ISRAEL
On the other hand, it was reported that one Israeli was killed, three people were injured, two of them seriously, in a knife attack in the city of Holon, south of the capital Tel Aviv, and that the police “neutralized” the Palestinian suspect by opening fire.
According to a written statement from the Israeli police, one Israeli was killed and three people were injured, two of them seriously, in a knife attack in the city of Holon, south of Tel Aviv. It was reported that the police “neutralized” the attack suspect by opening fire, but no information was given about his health condition.
According to a statement from the Israeli emergency aid service, the Red Star of David, one Israeli was killed and three others were injured, two of them seriously. The wounded were taken to hospital. Israeli state television, KAN, reported that the person the Israeli police opened fire on was a Palestinian living in the occupied West Bank.