Protest against killing of Hamas leader held in Beirut
Protesters have carried a symbolic coffin for Haniyeh and held prayers for him, as he was buried in Qatar, two days after his assassination in Tehran.
Hundreds of people were seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting, as they marched through the streets of the Lebanese capital.
Hamas and Iran have both accused Israel of carrying out the assassination and pledged to retaliate against their foe. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack nor denied it.
Haniyeh was killed by a missile that hit him directly in a state guesthouse in Tehran where he was staying, senior Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya told a news conference, quoting witnesses who were with him.
His death was one in a series of assassinations of senior Hamas figures as the war in Gaza nears its 11th month and concern grows that the conflict is spreading across the Middle East.
Somalis protest against killing of Haniyeh
Somalis have gathered in Mogadishu to protest against the assassination of Hamas’s political chief and show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Yemenis commemorate assassinated leaders in Sanaa protest
Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis have been rallying every Friday in Sanaa to express support for the Palestinian cause. This week, the demonstration marked the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Shukr.
Poland warns against travel to Lebanon, Israel and Iran
Amid fears of a wider Middle East war, Poland has advised its citizens against travelling to Lebanon, Israel and Iran, according to updated guidance.
“In connection with a growing number of Polish tourists visiting Lebanon, Israel and Iran, we want to repeat that we have long advised against any kind of travel to this region,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the social media platform X.
“The unstable security situation makes it possible to believe that it will be more and more difficult to leave the three countries,” the ministry added.
Earlier on Friday, LOT Polish Airlines said it cancelled eight flights to Lebanon and Israel because of the security situation, PAP news agency reported.
