Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran

31 July

The Palestinian movement Hamas has reported the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of its political bureau, in Tehran.


According to a statement released on the movement’s Telegram channel, Haniyeh was killed as a result of an Israeli raid on his residence in Tehran. This attack occurred following his participation in the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian.

 

Tasnim news agency also reported Haniyeh’s death, adding that he and another individual were killed during the shelling of his residence.

 

 

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