Martyrdom of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh
According to the news of Iranian state television based on the statement of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh lost his life in a terrorist attack on his residence in Tehran. It was reported that one of Haniyeh’s guards also lost his life in the attack. Following this tragic incident, different reactions and statements came from around the world.
Recent Developments
- 10:03– Palestinian shopkeepers in the West Bank city of Hebron have closed their shops in protest at the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
- 10:00– Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani expressed his condolences for Haniyeh.
- 09:57– It was reported that the residence of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran, the capital of Iran, was attacked from the air.
- 09:21– Spokesman of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament, Ebrahim Rezai, announced that they will hold an extraordinary meeting.
National and International Reactions
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| Country/Institution | Explanation |
|---|---|
| AK Party Spokesperson Çelik | “We condemn the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.” |
| Minister of Trade Omer Bolat | “I pray to God to have mercy on Ismail Haniye.” |
| Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs | “We condemn Haniyeh’s assassination. Turkey will continue to support the just cause of the Palestinian people.” |
Palestinian President and International Reactions
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas:He called on the Palestinian people to unite, describing the killing of Haniyeh as a cowardly act.
- Russian Foreign Ministry:He stated that they found the assassination of Haniye unacceptable.
- White House:He announced that they received the news of the murder of Ismail Haniye.
Who is Ismail Haniyeh?
Born in 1963 in the Elshati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, Ismail Haniyeh was the head of the Hamas Political Bureau. In addition to his active political career, he also suffered great losses in the attack, losing 3 of his sons and 4 of his grandchildren.
