Houthis: Israel faces ‘wave of retaliation’ after Hamas chief’s killing
Israel should expect a “wave of retaliation” following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, a Houthi official says.
“[Israel] has crossed very big red lines in the midst of a fierce battle and amidst negotiations,” said deputy chairman of the Houthi media authority, Nasr al-Din Amer.
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Hamas chief killing
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting later today after Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an air strike on Iran’s capital, the Russian presidency of the council has said.
The meeting, requested by Iran and supported by representatives of Russia, China and Algeria, is scheduled for 20:00 GMT, said a spokesperson for the Russian presidency, which holds the rotating leadership of the council.
EU calls for ‘maximum restraint’ after Hamas chief killing
The European Union has urged all sides to avoid escalation after Hamas said its political leader Ismail Haniyeh had been killed by an Israeli strike on Iran’s capital.
“We call on all parties to exert maximum restraint and avoid any further escalation,” EU spokesperson Peter Stano said. “No country and no nation stand to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East.”
Except Netanyahu... He will keep escalating until to stop arming and protecting him.
Shock, anger: Palestinians in Gaza react to Haniyeh’s assassination
Deir el-Balah, Gaza – Palestinians living in displacement camps in the central Gaza Strip expressed sadness and despair after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
“Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian leader, not just a Hamas leader. His loss is immense for us,” Saleh al-Shannat, 67, told Al Jazeera.
Through his work on a mediation committee that resolves local disputes, al-Shannat met and knew Haniyeh. “I knew him personally. He never turned away questions and always sought to serve the people and their interests.”
