
The Leader of Hamas has been assassinated in Iran
31 July 2024 - 14 minsIn the space of a day senior leadership of Israels most fierce enemies have been killed. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran while attending the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Meanwhile a Senior Hezbollah commander was killed after an Israeli strike in Beirut, capital of Lebanon.
We analyze the repercussions with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and also Alistair Bunkall, Middle East Correspondent, Sky News.

The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
Joining Ivan for the Friday Forum today was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath. Gary Gannon TD, Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also on the panel was Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent, at the Journal.
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