Yahya Sinwar was killed by a gunshot wound to the head, according to the chief pathologist who autopsied his body. The Hamas leader met his end on Wednesday in a chance encounter with Israeli forces.

Iran does not recognise Israel, its sworn enemy, and has made its support for the Palestinian cause. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hamas is likely to name Qatar-based Khalil al-Hayya as a successor to slain leader Yayha Sinwar, aligning it closer to Iran ...

Israeli forces have spent much of the past year destroying Hamas’ vast underground network in Gaza. They are now focused on dismantling tunnels and other hideouts belonging to Hezbollah militants in ...

It was around 5:30 in the morning on Thursday in Washington, DC, when senior US officials first got word — and photographs — ...

It’s time for the world to intervene not by taking sides, but by focussing on reconciling both parties’ objectives: a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the unjust occupation, self-determination for ...

Hayya says its former leader died in combat, after US president Joe Biden says his death is a "moment of justice".