![Hamas chief's assassination in Iran fuels fears of retaliation and wider war Hamas chief's assassination in Iran fuels fears of retaliation and wider war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722400683_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Hamas chief's assassination in Iran fuels fears of retaliation and wider war
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Israel had provided the grounds for "harsh punishment for itself".
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722315876_funeral.jpg)
Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation
Both Israel and heavily armed Hezbollah have appeared at pains to avoid a full-scale war since they began trading blows in October.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703658258_Iranflag.jpg)
No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says
We have not received any external attack, and the discussion leans more towards infiltration than attack, the Iranian official said.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518316_Militaryjpg.jpg)
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713328118_Israels.jpg)
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again
Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698724260_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza
Israel has been bracing for possible Iranian retaliation in response for the killing of senior Iranian commanders.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700538888_SamAltman.jpg)
OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up
The Microsoft-backed ChatGPT maker's high-profile boss urged the tech industry to treat members of those communities with empathy.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![US pushes Israel 'shift' in Gaza attacks, but details scarce US pushes Israel 'shift' in Gaza attacks, but details scarce](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702612359_IDF.jpg)
US pushes Israel 'shift' in Gaza attacks, but details scarce
Nearly 19,000 people have been killed in Gaza in Israel's retaliation to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![US fighter jets strike Syria after attacks by Iran-backed militia US fighter jets strike Syria after attacks by Iran-backed militia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698380078_Syria.jpg)
US fighter jets strike Syria after attacks by Iran-backed militia
Two U.S. fighter jets struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria on Friday in retaliation for attacks on U.S. forces.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696980815_Israelistrikes.jpg)
After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears
Israeli security sources said it took more than 48 hours to restore military cohesion, halt infiltrations and clear Hamas fighters.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain? Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696837384_Israel.jpg)
Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?
Each time Hamas has launched rockets at Israel or engaged in similar provocations, it has drawn heavy retaliation from Israel.
Mon Oct 09 2023
![Canada will not be intimidated by China retaliation, PM Trudeau says Canada will not be intimidated by China retaliation, PM Trudeau says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683704018_SYNHRGXJOBZAYM.jpg)
Canada will not be intimidated by China retaliation, PM Trudeau says
He said Canada will not be intimidated by China following tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions by Ottawa and Beijing.
Wed May 10 2023
![Eight killed as parcel bombs and gunfire rock Myanmar's biggest jail Eight killed as parcel bombs and gunfire rock Myanmar's biggest jail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71635903384_prison.jpg)
Eight killed as parcel bombs and gunfire rock Myanmar's biggest jail
An armed anti-junta group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was "retaliation against (junta chief) Min Aung Hlaing".
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634609103_MOSCOW.jpg)
Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation
The dispute marks the latest deterioration in East-West ties that are already at post-Cold War lows.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631420246_gazastrip.jpg)
Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says
Tension between Israel and the Palestinians has risen over the past week.
Sun Sep 12 2021