Liran Haroni

Liran Haroni is an Arab affairs reporter for Walla.


 Security cameras from an Israeli attack on Quds Square in Tehran during Operation Rising Lion.

WATCH: Iranian media releases footage of IAF strike in Quds Square, Tehran

 Image of militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab.

Hamas: Militia leader Abu Shabab must surrender or face trial for treason, insurrection - report

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria, March 10, 2025

Turkey, Syrian armies thwart ISIS plot to assassinate Ahmed al-Sharaa - report


IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun, Tubas, West Bank

IDF forces are continuing the search for the terrorist responsible, the military added.

 IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun and Tubas, May 15, 2025.

Hamas unwilling to lay down arms in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports

The terror group also said that it would consider releasing up to 10 hostages in the iteration of the Egyptian ceasefire deal.

 Hamas terrorists in Rafah, in Gaza, February 22, 2025.

'We still have capabilities that should worry Israel,' Hamas spokesman says after rocket barrage

Spokesman Jihad Taha: Hamas 'cannot agree to the dismantling of the Palestinian resistance' following Sunday night rocket salvo.

Hamas terrorists against the backdrop of a damaged car and street in Ashkelon after ten rockets was fired from Gaza into Israel on April 6, 2025. (illustration)

IAF targets Syrian regime's military headquarters, radar systems in overnight raid

The presence of such equipment constitutes a threat to the State of Israel and IDF operations, the military explained.

 Blasts from IDF strikes in Syria, February 26, 2025.

Breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks could trigger IDF 'high-level' assassinations - report

Such assassinations and commando operations could lead to escalation and a gradual heating up of the situation, said sources.

 IDF soldiers operate in Jenin

‘The Palestinian people will not accept any plan to uproot them’ - Senior Hamas officials respond

“We oppose the statements of US President Donald Trump," said a senior member of Hamas.

 Hamas terrorists hand over an Israeli hostage to the Red Cross, in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Hamas spokesman says group committed to ceasefire but blames Israel for delays

“Our goal from the start of this Zionist aggression and genocidal war against our people has been to reach an agreement to end it."

 People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza City, January 19, 2025