Ceasefire talks and hostage release efforts are sabotaged.

The leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran, confirmed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Hamas. The assassination occurred during his visit for the presidential inauguration. Questions arise about the repercussions on Hamas and the Middle East, addressed by Xavier Guignard from Noria in a discussion with Le Monde.

Xavier: How certain are we about Israel’s involvement in the attack?

Xavier Guignard: Israel’s covert operations are not typically acknowledged but likely due to potential retaliation. The attack raises the specter of wider regional conflict.

The conflict risks escalating further, with implications for various countries. The absence of moderation within Hamas may persist even after Haniyeh’s death.