The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

In today’s newsletter: The killing of Ismail Haniyeh raises tensions in an already fraught region, as Patrick Wintour and Bethan McKernan explain

US President Biden expresses concern over Haniyeh's assassination and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Qatar is to hold on Friday funeral ceremonies for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh after his killing in an attack blamed on Israel that has deepened fears of a regional escalation.

The White House deploys new military support to aid Israel against threats from Iran and its proxies, emphasizing regional security and defense strategies.

Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of severe consequences after top Hezbollah and Hamas commanders are killed. Tensions escalate in the Middle East.

During its war on Gaza, Israel has claimed its bombings of journalists and civilian targets were strikes against Hamas.

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) on Thursday closed down -1.60 (-2.05%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed down -4.45 (-1.82%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday fell back from 1-1/2 week highs and posted moderate losses on global energy demand concerns after the US Jul manufacturing index...

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's body arrives in Doha for burial, with funeral scheduled in Qatar.

An Israeli strike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in the southern suburb of Beirut earlier this week killed Fuad Shukr