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Middle East crisis live: Iran says Sinwar killing will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’; US signals push for Gaza ceasefire

Iran says Muslims will ‘look up to Martyr Sinwar standing on the battlefield’; Kamala Harris says death ‘an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza’Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in surprise encounter with Israeli forcesAs the US pushes for a fresh round of diplomacy aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, secretary of state Antony Blinken has been speaking to Qatari prime minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who has played a key role in negotiations.In a statement after the phone call, the US state department said the pair had discussed “the death of Yahya Sinwar and the need to redouble efforts to end the conflict and secure the release of hostages”. Continue reading…