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Israel is at a very high level of preparation for any scenario, both defensive and offensive,
Netanyahu said in a statement
How can mediation succeed when one party assassinates the negotiator on the other side?”
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It's a tactical, not a strategic victory (for Netanyahu), he scored points but that could change very quickly
said Asher Cohen, a political science professor at Israel's Bar Ilan University
There should be no more escalation of conflict and confrontation,
he saidIt seems like a direct retaliation against Israel, especially under the current context, is quickly approaching as Israel is already embroiled in conflicts with Hezbollah, Hamas, and other Iranian regional allies. The risk of escalating conflict in the future is very high,
Wang Jin, an associate professor at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at Northwest University in Xi'an, told the Global Times
China commends Palestinian factions for their effort on the Beijing Declaration, and looks forward to the day when Palestinian factions achieve reconciliation and, on that basis, realize independent statehood as early as possible. We will continue to work with relevant parties toward this goal."
Lin saidThe more daunting the situation is in the Middle East, the more critical it is for the international community to try to cool down the situation and enable de-escalation. China remains committed to keeping the Middle East peaceful and stable, and opposes external interference. We stand ready to work with relevant parties to work hard for lasting peace and security in the region,
Lin notedAvenging the blood of the guest is with the host, the world is waiting,
read the headline of the ultraconservative Keyhan newspaper, whose editor-in-chief is appointed by the supreme leaderWe must give a strong response to Israel, anything less would make many people unhappy,
46-year-old Hamid Hajian, who attended the funeral procession, told Al JazeeraIf Iran’s attack kills Israelis, then it’s dangerous, because the Israelis are bloodthirsty,
she told Al JazeeraI hope it won’t escalate much further and I believe we’re still not at the point of direct war, but a lot of it could depend on Iran’s response as well,
said a 24-year-old woman in Tehran who asked not to be namedIt looked like there might be a ceasefire deal for Gaza but that’s over now. Talking is not helping, I hope Iran gives a stronger response than last time,
he said, referring to the April 14 attack on Israel in retaliation for an air attack on Tehran’s consulate in SyriaWe have been invited to attend the funeral of the late Ismail Haniyeh,
he added
Right now, the path that the region is on is for more conflicts, more violence, more suffering, more insecurity, and it is crucial that we break the cycle. And that starts with a cease-fire,
Blinken told reporters in the Mongolian capital
The path of resistance will continue and Haniyeh’s blood will not be [spilled] in vain,
he told the crowdTo get there, it also first requires all parties to stop taking any escalatory actions. It also requires them to find reasons to come to an agreement, not to look for reasons to delay or say no to the agreement,
Blinken saidRevenge is our duty and Israel has prepared a harsh punishment for itself by killing a dear guest in our home."
He said
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The assassination of leader Ismail Haniyeh is a cowardly act and will not go unanswered.”
Hamas political bureau member Musa Abu Marzouk also promised retaliation, sayingOn the one hand, Iranians are really irritated by these ongoing killings because this is not the first assassination to have happened in Iran,
he saidMartyr Ismail Haniyeh was the voice of the Palestinian people all over the world,
he said