The recent assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has sparked outrage across the Arab world. Haniyeh was killed in an airstrike while attending the inauguration of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezhkishan.
Several Arab countries, including Qatar, Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon, have condemned the assassination, blaming Israel for the escalation of violence in the region. Egypt warned of the consequences of such acts on peace negotiations in Gaza, while Oman criticized the violation of international laws and undermining of peace efforts.
Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister and Hezbollah mourned Haniyeh’s death, highlighting his role as a resistance leader. Yemen’s Houthi group also denounced the assassination, holding Israel accountable for the escalation.
Haniyeh’s killing comes amidst Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, leading to thousands of casualties since October. The international community calls for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict to prevent further bloodshed and instability in the region.