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Explosive Drama: Hamas Official Killed in Beirut Strike

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Israeli drone strike takes out Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut suburb, raising tensions in the region. Find out more here!

In a shocking turn of events, senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri was killed in a drone strike in a Beirut suburb, sparking fears of escalating tensions in the region. Al-Arouri, known for his role in Hamas' military wing and presence in the West Bank, was a key figure in the Palestinian group's operations. The strike, which occurred near Hezbollah's headquarters, has the potential to trigger further hostilities between Hamas and Israel.

The incident in Beirut has drawn parallels to historical events, with survivors of Israel's past siege on the city seeing similarities in the current situation in Gaza. The killing of Al-Arouri is seen as a significant escalation, with Hamas vowing retaliation for the attack. The targeted strike has put a spotlight on the complex dynamics and power struggles in the Middle East.

The assassination of the Hamas leader in Beirut has put the spotlight on the relationship between Iran and the Palestinian group, raising concerns of broader implications for the region. With tensions running high, the killing of Al-Arouri may have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate aftermath of the strike, potentially leading to further conflicts in the volatile area.

As the dust settles in Beirut, questions loom over the future of Hamas and the repercussions of Al-Arouri's death. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the continual unrest in the Middle East and the delicate balance of power in the region. The impact of the strike reverberates across borders, highlighting the interconnected nature of conflicts in the area.

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Senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut suburb (Aljazeera.com)

At least six people killed in Israeli drone strike on Lebanese capital, state media report.

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A top Hamas official, Saleh al-Arouri, is killed in Beirut blast (CBS News)

Saleh al-Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing and headed the group's presence in the West Bank.

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Survivors of Israel's siege of Beirut see history repeating itself in Gaza (Aljazeera.com)

Israel used the presence of Palestinian resistance as justification for invading southern Lebanon and besieging West Beirut in 1982. The siege and aggression by ...

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Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises ... (ABC News)

An apparent Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut has killed Hamas' No. 2 political leader, marking a potentially significant escalation of ...

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Israeli drone strike kills senior Hamas official in Beirut, sources say (Axios)

The strike, which took place near Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, could push the group to escalate attacks against Israel.

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Hamas says senior leader killed in attack in southern Beirut (CNN)

Hamas has announced that one of the people killed in an attack in southern Beirut in Lebanon on Tuesday night was a senior official, Saleh Al-Arouri.

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Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut blast (BBC News)

Saleh al-Arouri is the most senior Hamas figure killed since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

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Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri killed in Beirut explosion (The Associated Press)

An explosion in Beirut on Tuesday killed Saleh Arouri, a top official with the Palestinian militant group Hamas and three others.

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A Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut (NPR)

A senior official of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has been killed in what it believes to be an Israeli strike in Lebanon's capital of Beirut.

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Funcionario de Hamás muerto en ataque en Beirut llevaba años en ... (Santa Maria Times)

BEIRUT (AP) — Saleh Arouri, director político adjunto de Hamás y fundador del ala militar del grupo, llevaba años en la mira de Israel antes de morir el ...

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Hamás: el número 2 del grupo palestino muere en una explosión en ... (BBC Mundo)

Salah al Arouri, vicepresidente del buró político de Hamás y fundador de su ala militar, murió este martes en una explosión en el sur de Beirut, ...

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Líder de Hamás muere en ataque israelí en suburbios de Beirut (Voz de América)

Hamás confirmó la muerte de Saleh al-Arouri, uno de sus dirigentes de alto rango, en un ataque de drones de Israel en un suburbio de Beirut.

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Who was Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas leader killed in Beirut? (Aljazeera.com)

Killing of the deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau could spark retaliation from Hamas and Hezbollah.

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Killing of Hamas deputy leader in Beirut raises risk of Gaza war ... (Reuters)

Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in Beirut, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources said, raising the potential risk of war in Gaza ...

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Senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut was a key figure who patched ... (NBC News)

The killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in a reported drone strike in Beirut will be perceived as a warning to Iran, which has armed and financed Hamas, ...

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Hamas Leader Killed in Beirut Was Linchpin of Relations With Iran ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Israel, which hasn't officially claimed responsibility for Tuesday's killing, is on high alert for retaliatory strikes.

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'Israeli warning': Beirut bombing sparks anger, fear in Lebanon (Aljazeera.com)

Beirut, Lebanon — Lina Mounzer is convinced that Israel wants to escalate the war in Gaza. The Lebanese writer and researcher has a family home in Dahiya, ...

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Killing of senior Hamas leader in Beirut raises stakes in Israel war (Financial Times)

Suspected drone attack against Saleh al-Arouri risks escalating hostilities in three-month conflict.

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Who were the Hamas officials killed in Beirut? (Aljazeera.com)

Along with leader Saleh al-Arouri, other significant members of Hamas died in Tuesday's blast.

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Beirut killing puts target on Hamas leaders — wherever they are (The Washington Post)

Israel has struggled to kill Hamas' top leaders inside Gaza. Outside it, they may have more luck.

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