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IDF reportedly targets Hamas' new military chief Mohammed Ouda in high-stakes operation
defense-news7 hours ago

IDF reportedly targets Hamas' new military chief Mohammed Ouda in high-stakes operation

The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF, just 11 days after killing Hamas' previous military chief, announced an attempted assassination of the group's newly named military chief Mohammed Ouda. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz said the operation occurred on Tuesday night, with the success assessment potentially taking hours to days. If confirmed, Ouda would join Hamas' top leaders and would mark a significant intelligence achievement, though its impact on the broader conflict remains unclear amid ongoing ceasefire and disarmament talks. Ouda previously headed Hamas' military intelligence during the October 7 attack and has survived previous assassination attempts.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#assassination#defense-news#hamas
Ex-Honduran mayor linked to killing of anti-mining activist in mining dispute
crime13 days ago

Ex-Honduran mayor linked to killing of anti-mining activist in mining dispute

Honduran authorities arrested former Tocoa mayor Adan Funez along with two accomplices on suspicion of masterminding the 2024 assassination of environmental defender Juan Lopez, a critic of a local iron-oxide mining project. Prosecutors say the trio were the intellectual authors of the killing; the case underscores ongoing environmental and political tensions in the region, with the trial slated to begin next June.

via Al Jazeera|
#assassination#crime#environment
Russia escalates abroad assassination plots, Western officials say
world19 days ago

Russia escalates abroad assassination plots, Western officials say

Western intelligence officials say Moscow has intensified a campaign of targeted killings against opponents abroad, using proxies and Russian security services to threaten activists across Europe—from an attempted killing of French activist Vladimir Osechkin to plots foiled in Lithuania and Germany, and a 2024 case in Poland targeting Zelensky. A Russian defector was killed in Spain on suspected Kremlin orders. While Moscow denies involvement, officials describe a broader effort to intimidate critics and undermine European support for Ukraine, reflecting a shift toward proxy operations rather than direct Kremlin action.

via NBC News|
#assassination#europe#intelligence
Putin reportedly shelters underground bunkers for weeks to dodge assassination
world19 days ago

Putin reportedly shelters underground bunkers for weeks to dodge assassination

A leaked European intelligence report claims Vladimir Putin has intensified personal security to the point of spending weeks at an underground bunker in Krasnodar to avoid assassination, with guards, staff, and even phones screened and limited internet access; the report links the precautions to the killing of a top Russian general and a rising drone threat from Ukraine, while ISW notes increased air defenses around Putin’s residences and Moscow internet shutdowns, though it does not corroborate fears of a coup.

via The Independent|
#assassination#president#russia
Caltech-educated suspect indicted in bid to assassinate Trump and assault on Secret Service
politics21 days ago

Caltech-educated suspect indicted in bid to assassinate Trump and assault on Secret Service

A California man, reportedly Caltech-educated, was indicted on charges including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and assaulting a Secret Service officer with a deadly weapon, linked to the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack at the Washington Hilton. Prosecutors say he carried a handgun, a shotgun and knives, prompting a rapid security response after rushing a checkpoint; a Secret Service officer was wounded but not seriously. The grand jury also charged him with two firearms offenses, and he could face life in prison if convicted.

via BBC|
#assassination#indictment#politics
California man arraigned in federal case for attempting to assassinate the President at White House dinner
politics29 days ago

California man arraigned in federal case for attempting to assassinate the President at White House dinner

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arraigned in federal court on charges including attempted assassination of the President, transportation of firearms across state lines with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, after allegedly traveling to Washington, D.C. with weapons to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Secret Service foiled the plot and he was taken into custody as the investigation continues.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#assassination#doj#fbi
Iran says Israel killed intel minister in latest wave of leadership assassinations
world2 months ago

Iran says Israel killed intel minister in latest wave of leadership assassinations

Iran's president confirms Esmail Khatib, the intelligence minister, was killed in an overnight Israeli strike—the third senior Iranian official slain in two days—as Israel escalates actions against Tehran's leadership. Israel's defence minister said the strike had tacit approval to target more Iranian officials without case-by-case authorization. Analysts note Khatib's proximity to the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The US has offered $10 million for information on Iran's new leadership, while funerals were held for Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani; Tehran insists its government does not rely on a single individual. The report frames these events as part of a broader US-Israeli campaign against Iran's top leadership.

via Al Jazeera|
#assassination#intelligence#iran
world2 months ago

Israel says it killed Iran’s intelligence minister in Tehran as assassinations surge

Israel said it killed Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in a targeted strike in Tehran, the third high‑profile assassination in two days. Iran’s foreign ministry did not confirm the report, saying nothing has been announced, while President Masoud Pezeshkian mourned Khatib alongside other officials as regional tensions and retaliatory actions escalate across the Middle East.

via CNBC|
#assassination#intelligence#iran
world2 months ago

Israeli strike reportedly kills Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib

The Jerusalem Post reports that Israeli Defense Minister Katz confirmed an Israeli strike assassinated Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib, though the IDF has not issued a formal statement and two sources say the outcome remains unclear. If confirmed, the hit would be one of Iran's most significant political assassinations in years and underscores long-running tensions, with Khatib a hardliner tied to Khamenei and the IRGC's rising influence over Iran's intelligence apparatus.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#assassination#intelligence#iran
Israel-Linked Khamenei Assassination Tied to Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
world2 months ago

Israel-Linked Khamenei Assassination Tied to Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

USA TODAY reports that Israel decided to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials as part of a long-planned operation prompted by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack; the plan intensified after Israel’s 12‑day war with Iran in June 2025, with Netanyahu ordering planning in November 2025. The campaign began Feb. 28, targeting Iran’s leadership to blunt its ballistic missile program and nuclear efforts, aided by heightened US–Israel intelligence collaboration.

via USA Today|
#assassination#iran#israel