(Washington Post) Adam Taylor - With the killing of Saleh Al-Arouri in Beirut, a skillful emissary for Hamas has been removed from the equation. Arouri was seen as responsible for helping Hamas forge relations with Iran and its allies. Since 2015, the U.S. has offered a $5 million reward for information on Arouri, stating that he "funds and directs Hamas' military operations in the West Bank and has been linked to several terrorist attacks, hijackings, and kidnappings." A senior U.S. official said Arouri had "American blood on his hands. Very senior members of Hamas must be held accountable, and [Arouri] was held accountable."
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