Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh killed

Targeted by missile attack in Tehran, the capital of Iran

Claims of Israel being responsible for the killing

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas Chief killed in a missile attack in Tehran

Tehran (Iran) – Ismail Haniyeh, the Chief of the terrorist organisation Hamas, was killed in a missile attack in Tehran. His bodyguard was also killed in the attack. Haniyeh usually resides in Qatar, but he had come to Tehran for the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, when the attack occurred. Although Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack, nor has Iran held Israel responsible, there is speculation that Israel is behind the killing. Both countries remain silent on the matter to avoid political complications.

Haniyeh joined Hamas in 1987 and took its leadership in 2017. In December 2019, he left the Gaza Strip.

Under Haniyeh’s leadership, Hamas carried out the most brutal attack on Israel in 75 years on 7th October last year.

Haniyeh had two marriages and 13 children with his first wife. He married the second wife, who was the wife of one of his friends killed by Israeli soldiers. Many of Haniyeh’s relatives had already been killed by Hamas.

Last November, Israel also destroyed Haniyeh’s house in Gaza, claiming it was used for terrorist activities.

Will take revenge – Hamas

Mousa Abu Marzook, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, said that Haniya’s death would be avenged. Haniya’s cowardly murder will be answered.

Attackers will be forced to repent for their actions – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, “Yesterday (30th July) I raised Haniyeh’s hand, and today I have to shoulder his funeral. We will not forget this. Iran will protect its territorial integrity, prestige, honour, and pride. We promise that these attackers will be forced to repent for their actions.”

Those responsible will be responded to – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini said, “We consider it our duty to ensure justice for those who died heroically on Iranian soil. Those responsible will be responded to.”

The international community must act to stop Israel – Turkiye

Turkiye’s foreign ministry said, “The purpose of this assassination is to spread the war in Gaza to a regional level. If the international community does not act to stop Israel, our region will face even greater conflict. Turkiye will continue to support the just cause of the Palestinian people.”