Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
On 31 July 2024, Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was assassinated after going to the inauguration ceremony for Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, Iran.[4][5] His personal bodyguard was also killed.
| Part of the Israel–Hamas war | |
.jpg) Ismail Haniyeh meeting with Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, hours before he was killed on 31 July 2024 | |
| Date | 31 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Time | c. 02:00 IRST[1] |
| Location |  Tehran, Iran |
| Type | Remotely detonated explosive device Rocket strike (Claimed by Hamas)[2] |
| Target |   Ismail Haniyeh |
| Participants |  Israel (accused by Iran and Hamas)[3] |
| Deaths | Ismail Haniyeh Wassim Abu Shaaban |
Details
changeThe cause of Haniyeh's death is under investigation by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.[6]
There was different reports about how Haniyeh was killed. Some Hamas officials are saying he was killed by a airstrike while others say he was killed by a bomb that was hidden in his guest house two months before his assassination.[7]
Funeral
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A funeral was held for Haniyeh at Tehran University on 1 August, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leading prayers.[8] Afterwards, the bodies of Haniyeh and his bodyguard were taken to Azadi Square.[9] Haniyeh's remains will then be taken to Qatar to be buried in Doha.[10]
Aftermath
changeIran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ordered a direct attack on Israel in response to the assassination.[11] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened that Israel will attack Iran should they attack first.[12]
A few hours after Haniyeh's death was announced, the al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for a shooting and stabbing attack near Beit Einun, north of Hebron in the West Bank as a response to Haniyeh's assassination.[13]
Reactions
changeIn Palestine, President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the killing of Haniyeh calling it a "cowardly act and a dangerous development."[14]
The Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei condemned the killing of Haniyeh and vowed to avenge Haniyeh.[15]
The Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the killing of Haniyeh saying that the goal of the attack was to stop the Palestinian cause and said that Zionists will not be successful in their goal of doing so.[16]
The Deputy Minister of Afghanistan Zabihullah Mujahid called Haniyeh an "intelligent and resourceful Muslim leader who made great sacrifices." He also said that it was the duty of all Muslims to defend Hamas and condemn Israel for its crimes.[17]
The Foreign Minister of China Lin Jian condemned the death of Haniyeh and said that they are "deeply concerned that this incident may lead to further instability in the regional situation." He added that "Gaza should achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire as soon as possible."[18]
The Israeli Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu supported the killing of Haniyeh and said to have "no more mercy."[19]
References
change- ↑ "Hamas says leader killed in Israel strike in Iran". France 24. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ↑ Motamedi, Maziar. "Thousands mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran amid calls for revenge". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Israel war on Gaza updates: Fears of escalation grow after Haniyeh killing". Al Jazeera.
- ↑ Sewell, Abby (31 July 2024). "Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation". Associated Press. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ↑ "Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says". Reuters. 31 July 2024.
- ↑ Jeong, Andrew (31 July 2024). "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the cause of Ismail Haniyeh's death is under investigation and that the results would be announced later in the day, Iranian state media reported". The Washington Post. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ↑ Bergman, Ronen; Mazzetti, Mark; Fassihi, Farnaz (1 August 2024). "Bomb Smuggled Into Tehran Guesthouse Months Ago Killed Hamas Leader". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Thousands mourn Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh at funeral procession in Iran". Al Jazeera. 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Iran's Khamenei leads funeral prayers for Hamas chief Haniyeh". Al Jazeera. 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Haniyeh Funeral Procession Under Way In Iran". RFE/RL. 1 August 2024.
- ↑ Fassihi, Farnaz. "Iran's Leader Orders Attack on Israel for Haniyeh Killing, Officials Say". The New York Times.
- ↑ Osborne, Samuel (1 August 2024). "Netanyahu says Israel's aggressors face 'heavy price' - as Hamas warns of 'major repercussions' after political leader's killing".
- ↑ Pacchiani, Gianluca (31 July 2024). "Hamas claims morning's shooting attack, vows to carry out more assaults in Hebron area". Times of Israel.
- ↑ "World reacts to killing of Hamas political chief Haniyeh in Iran". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ↑ "Iran Says Haniyeh Assassination 'Cowardly,' as World Reacts With Shock to His Death". Haaretz. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ↑ Marsi, Yasmeen Aboujabal,Federica. "Israel-Palestine conflict | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Highlights: Hamas political leader Haniyeh is killed in an alleged Israeli strike. Iran says revenge is 'our duty'". AP News. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ↑ Marsi, Yasmeen Aboujabal,Federica. "Israel-Palestine conflict | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "World reacts to killing of Hamas political chief Haniyeh in Iran". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-07-31.