Renewed calls for cease-fire after Israel kills Hamas leader
· DWWorld leaders are calling for a redoubled push to end the Israel-Hamas war and for the hostages to be brought back home after Israel said it killed Hamas' October 7 mastermind in Gaza. DW has more.
- US President Joe Biden expected to discuss how to end Gaza war during Germany visit
- Hezbollah threatened to escalate hostilities against Israel following Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death
- Israel announced Sinwar's death on Thursday, later saying DNA and dental tests had confirmed his identity
- Hamas is still to confirm or comment on his death
Here are the latest developments on the Israel-Lebanon escalation, Gaza and the wider Middle East region on Friday, October 18: