Ismail Haniyeh

2024 - 7 - 31

Hamas Chief Karaoke Night Turns Deadly – Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Iran!

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What happens when a Hamas leader dies after an inauguration party? Stick around for some shocking details!

In a dramatic twist unfolding in Tehran, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh lost his life following what Hamas terms a "treacherous Zionist attack" on his residence. This unfolding saga occurred right after Haniyeh attended the inauguration ceremony for Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, who had just taken the oath of office a day earlier. The intertwining of political celebrations and violent episodes paints a complex picture in Middle Eastern politics, filled with intrigue and danger.

Reports indicate that Haniyeh was at his Tehran home when the attack struck, leading to shockwaves throughout the Palestinian militant group's hierarchy. His assassination was not just an act of violence; it was laden with significance, as it unfolded shortly after the escalating tensions following the recent Gaza-Israel confrontation. Although no responsible forces have claimed credit for the strike, speculation mounts, pointing critic fingers towards Israel, which has previously issued threats against Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders since the recent chaotic events that rocked Israel.

The timing of this attack underlines the strategic implications for Hamas and its allies, with a mournful Hamas now left to grapple with the aftermath of losing a prominent figure. As this storyline becomes the backdrop for upcoming political tension, it remains to be seen how this incident will affect the group’s dynamics and their plans moving forward. Haniyeh’s death is seen not only as a significant loss for Hamas but also as a potential turning point in their operations in the region.

Interestingly, Haniyeh was known not just as a military leader but also as a strategic planner in diplomatic circles, often advocating for peace talks with Israel on behalf of the Palestinian cause – a rarity among militant leaders. This debacle has added yet another layer to the unending political drama in the Middle East, where meetings can lead to celebrations or threats of mortal consequence. With Haniyeh gone, observers wonder what the future holds for Palestinian leadership and if new voices will emerge to take up the mantle of activism and leadership in such uncertain times.

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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, says Palestinian militant ... (The Straits Times)

He was killed in Tehran along with one of his bodyguards. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran (Financial Times)

The Palestinian militant group said in a statement that Haniyeh, who lived in exile, died after a “treacherous Zionist” attack on his residence in Tehran.

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Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, group says (CNN)

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps and Hamas on Wednesday.

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Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, group says (BBC News)

According to the group, Haniyeh died after participating in the inauguration ceremony of the new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who was sworn in on Tuesday ...

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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran - Middle East and Africa ... (Jakarta Post)

The Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Hanieh attended Iran's new ...

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Hamas's political chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran (Aljazeera.com)

Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran where he had been attending the president's inauguration.

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran (Voice of America)

No one immediately claimed responsibility, but Israel previously said it would kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders after the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel. In ...

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Hamas says political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in 'Zionist' strike in ... (The Japan Times)

The group said he was killed in a 'Zionist strike on his headquarters in Tehran' after he joined the inauguration of the new Iranian president.

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Israel assassinated top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Iran says (POLITICO.eu)

Haniyeh's death in Tehran came hours after the IDF claimed to have killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut.

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Reactions to the killing of Hamas political chief Haniyeh in Iran (Aljazeera.com)

Hamas's political chief was in Tehran when he was killed, with the Palestinian group that governs Gaza blaming Israel.

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Read Hamas's statement on the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran (Aljazeera.com)

The Palestinian group that governs Gaza has blamed Israel for the assassination of its political chief.

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Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran? (CNN)

Ismail Haniyeh has been part of Hamas for decades, in recent years running the militant group's political operations from exile, and emerging as one of its ...

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Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran: what we know ... (The Guardian)

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed, according to Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Israel has yet to make any comment on Haniyeh's killing but ...

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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, says Palestinian militant ... (CNA)

CAIRO: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's capital Tehran, the Palestinian militant group said on Wednesday (Jul 31).

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Ismail Haniyeh: Hamas leader on Israel's hit list killed in Tehran at 62 (The Associated Press)

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' top leader in exile who landed on Israel's wanted list after the militant group staged its surprise Oct. 7 attacks, was killed in an ...

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Israelis fear for hostages after Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's killing (CNA)

HAIFA: Concerns grew among Israelis on Wednesday (Jul 31) over the fate of dozens of hostages still held captive in Gaza following the killing of Hamas ...

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Ismail Haniyeh assassination: How will Iran respond? (Aljazeera.com)

Haniyeh's assassination will have repercussions for Iran, the Gaza ceasefire talks and prospects of regional war.

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran missile strike (The Times of Israel)

Terror group confirms death, blames it on 'Zionist strike' on residence in Iranian capital, declares 'severe escalation' will not go unpunished; ...

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Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran (The Guardian)

Death came hours after Israel said it killed a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut, fuelling fears of regional conflict.

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The Life and Death of Ismail Haniyeh (Wilson Center)

The Hamas leader was assassinated on July 31 during a visit to Tehran.

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What to Know About Hamas Terror Leader Ismail Haniyeh (American Jewish Committee)

In the early hours of Wednesday, July 31, reports emerged that Hamas terror leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an explosion while he was visiting Iran.

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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran: What to know, what's next? (Aljazeera.com)

The senior Hamas leader was assassinated early Wednesday. Al Jazeera breaks down what happened — and what could follow.

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What the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh means for ... (POLITICO.eu)

Here's what the assassination of the Hamas chief means for a cease-fire, a broader war, and the United States' role in the region.

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After Eliminating Ismail Haniyeh, Israel's Hunt for Hamas Leaders ... (FDD)

The strike in Tehran on July 31 that killed Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's seniormost political leader, brings to four the number of Hamas's top leaders eliminated ...

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Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader killed in Iran? | Video (CNA)

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran, the Palestinian militant group said on Wednesday (Jul 31). Haniyeh was seen by many diplomats as the moderate ...

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What the Ismail Haniyeh assassination means for Gaza ceasefire talks (Aljazeera.com)

Hamas leader's assassination may lead to regional escalation, and accelerate – or sabotage – a peace deal, analysts say.

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Fears of retaliation, regional conflict following killing of Hamas ... (FRANCE 24)

After Wednesday's assassination of Hamas political leader Ismael Haniyeh in the Iranian capital of Tehran sparked protests in Turkey and threats of "major ...

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran (MalaysiaNow)

He is the highest-ranking Hamas leader to be targeted by Israel since the 2004 attack that killed the group's spiritual leader.

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