Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader of Hamas, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran. According to a statement released by Hamas, Haniyeh was killed during a raid on his residence in Tehran, which the organization described as a “treacherous Zionist attack.” The attack occurred while Haniyeh was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed that Haniyeh, along with his bodyguards, was targeted and killed at his residence in Tehran. This tragic event comes just months after an Israeli strike in April resulted in the deaths of three of Haniyeh’s sons in Gaza.
Haniyeh’s assassination is expected to have significant repercussions for the already tense relationship between Hamas and Israel. The killing of such a high-profile figure within the organization is likely to escalate tensions and potentially lead to further violence in the region.
As the news of Haniyeh’s assassination continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Hamas, Iran, and other relevant parties will respond to this tragic event. The loss of such a prominent leader is sure to have a lasting impact on the political landscape in the Middle East.
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