assassinate

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The Church Committee recommended, and Congress subsequently enacted, dozens of sweeping reforms to foreign intelligence collection activities, as well as restraints on future efforts by the U.S. government to assassinate people.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

In 2025, replying to AFP's question, Putin said he did "not even wish to discuss" the idea Israel might assassinate Iran's Khamenei.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

In 2003 Hamas officials reportedly met in Qatar after Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

In a statement, Mr Baghaei said similar accusations of attempts to assassinate US presidents had been made in the past, which Iran denied and went on to be false.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

My father made maps for the men who attempted to assassinate Hitler.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys