top stories here on press tv, hama's deputy leader saluri has been assassinated in his really drone attacking. lebanese capital beirot. several others were also killed in the attack on office of the resistance movement in the mashanafia neighborhood. al ruri was one of the founders of hamas's military wing the al-qassan brigades. the hamas chief ismal han stresses resistance fighters are in good spirits and victory against israel is close. he highlighted the resilience and steadfastness of palestinians and gaza despite displacement, destruction and massacker. hanyan said 2024 is year of.

liberation for all palestinian abducties. israely war plans and artillery have pound at gaza killing at least 150 civilians over the past day. thold that those since october 7th is nearing 22,200. israel says is preparing for prolonged fighting expected to last throughout this year. the iranian foreign minister describes israel's on slot on gaza as total failure saying regime has now been forced to concrete. contact hamas on the future of this trip. hussain emmy abdullah hian says israel couldn't free its captives in gaza through military means and has now resorted to political approaches. people in iran are holding ceremonies countrywide to pay respect to lieutenant general qasim sulaymani. events are being held the day before the anniversary of the us assassination of the top commander. general suleimani was assassinated together with his iraqi companion abu mathi al muhammad.

irakis from all across the country came together to support the grand battle of liberating the city of mosul, which had become a symbol of unity for iraqis. this unity was damaged by daesh and