Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, with the Palestinian group blaming Israel for the killing.
Haniyeh’s death has sparked reactions from various leaders:
Sami Abu Zuhri, senior Hamas official
Abu Zuhri condemned the assassination as an attempt to weaken Hamas, affirming the group’s determination to continue its mission.
Amichai Eliyahu, Israel’s minister of heritage
Eliyahu expressed support for the killing, stating it improves the world. He emphasized the need for a firm hand against Hamas.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas denounced the assassination as a cowardly act, urging Palestinian unity in the face of Israeli aggression.
Mikhail Bogdanov, deputy foreign minister of Russia
Bogdanov criticized the murder as unacceptable, warning of heightened tensions.
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, head of Yemen’s Houthi Supreme Revolutionary Committee
Al-Houthi condemned Haniyeh’s targeting as a terrorist act and a breach of moral standards.
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