Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly assassinated in Tehran, Iran, with Hamas blaming Israel for the attack. Israel has been vowing to eliminate Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders after the group’s recent deadly attack.
Analysts point fingers at Israel for the assassination, with no immediate response from the White House. This event occurred amidst ongoing efforts by the Biden administration to broker a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Haniyeh, a significant figure in Hamas, was killed in an airstrike following his attendance at Iran’s president’s inauguration. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
In the larger conflict between Israel and Hamas, the toll on Palestinians has been immense, with tens of thousands killed and injured. Haniyeh’s legacy as a key Hamas leader makes his assassination a significant event in the ongoing Middle Eastern tensions.
– Reported with CNN, AP