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Israel is directly linked to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei through military operations and strategic objectives, as evidenced by reports of Israeli air strikes targeting his compound [1] and his reported death during the conflict between Israel and Iran {fact:3, fact:4, fact:5, fact:7}. Furthermore, Israeli strategic planning has explicitly included the goal of eliminating Iranian leadership figures like Khamenei [2], while Khamenei himself has publicly addressed the conflict between Hamas and Israel [3].

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Iran War: A Defining Moment for the Middle East—Global Analysis ... ajc.org American Jewish Committee 1 fact
claimThe Israeli strategy includes the elimination of top Iranian leaders, such as Ali Khamenei, and attacks on regime symbols to create conditions for the Iranian people to confront the regime and lead towards change.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it ISPI 1 fact
accountA massive US-Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran killed more than 1,000 Iranians and resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Guide, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other senior figures in his inner circle on February 28.
The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org Security Council Report 1 fact
accountDuring the conflict starting 28 February 2026, Israel and the US targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile facilities, and naval assets, and killed several top military and political officials, including Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org Middle East Policy Council 1 fact
quoteSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei described the Hamas attacks on Israel as the beginning of a new map for the Middle East centered on the concept of 'de-Americanization.'
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org Stimson Center 1 fact
claimIranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died following an Israeli air strike.