Inas Haniyeh, the widow of Hazem, the son of Haniyeh, who was killed in the Gaza war, released a heartfelt video message expressing her loss and finding solace in the belief of reuniting in heaven. The Palestinian leadership strongly condemned the cowardly act of assassination. Secretary General of the PLO, Minister Hussein al-Sheikh emphasized the need for unity and resilience in the face of such challenges.
Palestinian national and Islamic factions called for a general strike and mass demonstrations following the tragic incident. The White House expressed awareness of the situation, and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reassured support for Israel.
Furthermore, the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the assassination as an unacceptable act. Despite no official claim from Israel, some government ministers expressed controversial views on social media, provoking mixed reactions.
Let’s hope for unity, peace, and justice in the wake of such distressing events.