Dozens of Haniyeh family members killed since October 7
Before his assassination, Haniyeh’s family members based in Gaza have been targeted by Israel.
In June, 10 members of his family were killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza’s Shati refugee camp. Back then, the Hamas leader said that more than 60 of his family members had been killed since the start of the war on October 7.
In April, three of his sons – Hazem, Amir and Mohammad – were killed when the car they were driving in was bombed in Gaza’s Shati camp.
Four of Haniyeh’s grandchildren, three girls and a boy, were also killed in the attack, according to Hamas.
Haniyeh’s son pledges to keep fighting for freedom
Abdul Salam Haniyeh said his father’s killing will not end Palestinians’ resistance against Israel.
“My father survived four assassination attempts during his patriotic journey, and today Allah has granted him the martyrdom that he always wished for,” the younger Haniyeh said. “He was very keen to establish national unity and strived for the unity of all Palestinian factions and we affirm that this assassination will not deter the resistance, which will fight until freedom is achieved.”
Malaysia condemns ‘all acts of violence’, calls for dialogue
Malaysia said it “unequivocally condemns all acts of violence, including targeted assassination” and urged “all peace-loving nations to join in denouncing such acts”.
Haniyeh’s assassination “underscores the urgent need for de-escalation and reinforces the necessity for all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and pursue peaceful resolutions,” the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Iran discussing details of Haniyeh assassination
Mojtaba Amani, Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, says Iran is still studying details related to the assassination of Haniyeh.
“On Iran’s position on the Haniyeh assassination – only a few hours have passed between now and the assassination. We need to follow up on many things – and we are not yet available to make a final decision,” Amani told reporters in Beirut.
“All political details, including yesterday’s attack in southern Beirut, are being discussed,” the diplomat said, referring to an Israeli strike in the suburbs of the Lebanese capital aimed at killing Hezbollah’s top commander Fuad Shukr.
General strike in occupied West Bank in the wake of Haniyeh’s assassination
Palestinians walk through a deserted commercial area in Nablus
Palestinians pass by closed shops during a general strike in Tubas
A man sits near closed stores in Hebron
