![Global response to Hamas chief Haniyeh's assassination 1 Palestinians attend a protest in Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank following the assassination of Hamas Politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, July 31, 2024.](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-31/How-the-world-reacts-to-Hamas-political-chief-Haniyeh-s-assassination-1vGQyLnGvgA/img/777f6c62500640198ecb339cbc6e17f6/777f6c62500640198ecb339cbc6e17f6.png)
Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, confirmed by the IRGC on Wednesday. Haniyeh, along with his bodyguard, was killed when their residence was hit. The incident is under investigation.
The assassination received global reactions. Palestinian President Abbas condemned it, urging unity against the Israeli occupation. Qatar, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Turkey, Lebanon, Afghanistan, China, and the US also expressed their concerns and condemned the killing.
Efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza were jeopardized by Haniyeh’s death. The incident was described as a “cowardly act” with warnings of further escalation in the region. Diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation were stressed.
The world’s response underscores the urgency for peace negotiations and the need for restraint to prevent a wider conflict.