July 31, 2024
Tehran – Ismail Haniyeh, Former Prime Minister of Palestine and the political chief of Hamas, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran, during his visit for the inauguration of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to a statement from Hamas, Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed in a targeted attack on their residence. The group accused Israel of orchestrating the strike.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed Haniyeh’s death, stating that an investigation into the attack is underway. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with countries like Qatar and Russia expressing concern over the implications for regional stability.
Haniyeh, who had been living in Qatar since 2019, was considered a moderate leader within Hamas, often involved in negotiations for ceasefires. His assassination has raised fears of further escalation in the already volatile Middle East.
Israeli officials have not commented on the incident, but it has led to calls for heightened security and diplomatic responses. The killing of Haniyeh follows a recent increase in violence, including a deadly attack in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights.
This event marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the tensions between Israel and Palestinian factions, as well as the broader geopolitical implications for the region.
