The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/targeted-killings/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png targeted killings | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/targeted-killings/ 32 32 Israel has long been good at assassinating enemies. Does it make a difference? https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-has-long-been-good-at-assassinating-enemies-does-it-make-a-difference/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:44:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3345670 Researchers say targeted killings can be effective in sending a message, boosting public morale, but caution the blow they inflict on adversaries may not be long-lasting

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]]> Iran says at least 84 killed in ‘terror’ blasts near grave of slain general Soleimani https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-at-least-103-killed-in-terror-blasts-near-grave-of-slain-general-soleimani/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:59:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3192277&preview=true&preview_id=3192277 At least 284 injured in explosions on 4th anniversary of killing of senior Revolutionary Guard terror chief; outlets say blasts caused by suicide bombers or remote detonation

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]]> Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in alleged Israeli strike in Beirut https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-deputy-leader-saleh-al-arouri-killed-in-alleged-israeli-strike-in-beirut-suburb/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:39:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3191767 Israel mum on blast at Hamas office in Dahiyeh suburb said to kill 7 including terror chief; all eyes on Hezbollah, which said it would respond to any targeting of Hamas in Lebanon

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]]> Nasrallah vows ‘severe reaction’ to any Israeli assassination on Lebanese soil https://www.timesofisrael.com/nasrallah-vows-severe-reaction-to-any-israeli-assassination-on-lebanese-soil/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:24:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3082705&preview=true&preview_id=3082705 After Netanyahu insinuates top Hamas official hiding in Lebanon could become a target, Hezbollah chief says he 'will not accept changes to the rules of conflict'

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]]> Netanyahu warns Hamas, Iranian proxies they’ll pay ‘full price’ for any escalation https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-warns-hamas-iranian-proxies-theyll-pay-full-price-for-any-escalation/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:10:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3081732&preview=true&preview_id=3081732 Responding to senior official in terror group, who threatened regional war in response to targeted killings by Israel, PM says 'all means' will be used 'everywhere' needed

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug. 27: Arab underworld shootings; Ben Gvir shoots off his mouth https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-27-arab-underworld-shootings-ben-gvir-shoots-off-his-mouth/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:51:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3081464 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses Hamas threats and a Palestinian home demolition as ToI founding editor David Horovitz examines the police minister's fighting words

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]]> Senior Hamas official threatens ‘regional war’ if Israel resumes targeted killings https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-official-threatens-regional-war-if-israel-resumes-targeted-killings/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 06:18:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3081315 Saleh al-Arouri says Palestinian terror factions are readying for 'all-out' conflict; in response, Netanyahu vows whoever tries to harm Israelis 'will pay the full price'

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]]> Palestinian terror chiefs in Gaza said taking precautions for fear of Israeli attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-terror-chiefs-in-gaza-said-taking-precautions-for-fear-of-israeli-attack/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:47:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3079282 Groups warn of a 'major escalation' if Israel carries out any targeted killings in response to rise in West Bank terror attacks

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]]> Daily Briefing May 9: What we know about IDF’s surprise Operation Shield and Arrow https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-9-what-we-know-about-idfs-surprise-operation-shield-and-arrow/ Tue, 09 May 2023 10:22:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3011282 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian examines overnight airstrike; Zman Yisrael's Biranit Goren on operational politics; news editor Amy Spiro previews Noa Kirel at Eurovision

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]]> Wrath of God: How Israel’s response to Munich murders molded targeted killing policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/wrath-of-god-how-israel-response-to-munich-murders-molded-targeted-killing-policy/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:41:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2829183 50 years after Olympic massacre of 11 athletes, author says it made Israel realize 'there would be no-one else' to protect it, a stance reflected in approach to Iran's nuke program

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]]> IDF chief of staff candidate suggests ramping up assassinations of IRGC leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-of-staff-candidate-suggests-ramping-up-assassinations-of-iranian-officials/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:02:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2793418 In 74-page document titled 'Countering Iran's regional strategy,' Eyal Zamir warns that Tehran-backed militias in Syria would join Hezbollah in battle

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]]> Israel said prepping teams to carry out targeted killings of Hamas leaders abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-prepping-teams-to-carry-out-targeted-killings-of-hamas-leaders-abroad/ Mon, 09 May 2022 08:56:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2758772 Jerusalem reportedly tells allies that hits on terror leaders are planned in retaliation for attacks; UK Times newspaper names Saleh al-Arouri, Zaher Jabarin as potential targets

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]]> Hamas claims to nab Palestinian who aided alleged 2018 Mossad hit in Malaysia https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-claims-to-nab-palestinian-who-aided-alleged-2018-mossad-hit-in-malaysia/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 13:10:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2680167 Hamas says unidentified suspect admitted to involvement in slaying of Fadi al-Batsh, an engineer who allegedly helped the terror group build weapons; father demands death penalty

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]]> Tales of targeted killings mount, fueling Afghan fears of Taliban https://www.timesofisrael.com/tales-of-targeted-killings-mount-fueling-afghan-fears-of-taliban/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:51:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2603143 Rights group says Islamist insurgents have killed 9 members of Hazara minority, a Shiite group that in recent years has made major gains in education, social status

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]]> Ex-Israeli intel chief: Slain Iranian nuke scientist near impossible to replace https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-israeli-intel-chief-slain-iranian-nuke-scientist-near-impossible-to-replace/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:44:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2438936 Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was as central to regime's strategic efforts as Imad Mughniyeh and Qassem Soleimani, says Amos Yadlin, former head of IDF military intelligence

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