Assassination of Hamas leader reveals Israeli desperation Amidst ongoing conflict - attorney says

Ashraf Nubani, an attorney and writer on political Islam and American foreign policy in the Middle East, argues that Israel's recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran demonstrates the nation's increasing desperation amid its ongoing conflict.

The US, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, was not involved in the assassination, but the incident raises concerns that the US might be drawn into an unwinnable regional war that lacks public support, Caliber.Az reports citing foreign sources.

Nubani highlights that this act follows a pattern of Israeli assassinations targeting key Hamas figures, including the recent killing of Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut. He suggests that Israel’s actions are a desperate attempt to shift attention from its struggles in Gaza and its domestic turmoil.

Despite the high-profile assassinations, Israel has failed to achieve its goals in Gaza, including the destruction of Hamas and the resolution of its captives' situation.

The article criticizes Israel’s strategy of targeting leaders rather than addressing the broader issue of Palestinian subjugation. It draws a parallel to previous assassinations, such as that of Hamas founder Ahmed Yasin, arguing that these measures have not weakened Hamas but instead reinforced its resolve.

Nubani also points out that Haniyeh’s death and the broader context of the conflict will likely inspire future resistance among Palestinians.

Nubani questions whether continued US support for Israel is justifiable given the mounting costs and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. He calls for a reassessment of American policy towards Israel and highlights the need for accountability for Israeli leaders implicated in war crimes.