How will Israel’s decades-long assassination policy continue?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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In March 2026, a news report examined Israel's decades-long policy of assassination, particularly in light of recent events. The report alleges that since the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran, several senior Iranian figures, including reportedly Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been targeted and killed. The discussion, featuring experts Rami Khouri, Illan Pappe, and Luca Trenta, explores the history and impact of Israel's assassination strategy. The report questions the overall effectiveness of this policy and considers whether it is becoming a normalized practice in international relations. The analysis seeks to understand the motivations behind Israel's actions and their consequences.

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Swansea University 30% American University of Beirut 30% Nakba Memorial Foundation 30% Illan Pappe 40% Rami Khouri 40% Luca Trenta 40% United States 60% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 70% Iran ×380% Israel ×390%

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assassination 100% israeli policy 90% iran 80% us-israeli war 70% targeted killings 60% state-sponsored assassinations 50% political figures 40% military intelligence 40%

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Israel

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