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Ismail Haniyeh

Israel Reveals Details – Hamas Denies Claims on Haniyeh’s Murder
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In an effort to bolster its repeated claims of winning the war against Palestinian Resistance, Israeli authorities have revealed details about the killing of a top Hamas leader in Tehran. […]

‘Audacious and Shameless’ – Iran Slams Israel’s Confession of Haniyeh’s Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This audacious and shameless confession to the assassination of a political leader within the sovereign territory of a United Nations Member State once again underscores the international responsibility of the […]

For First Time – Israel Admits to Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has confirmed, for the first time, that Israel assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. In a threat to the Ansarallah movement in Yemen, Katz […]

Firing 50 Rockets towards Israel – Hezbollah Responds to Killing of Syrian Children, Civilians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Following the Israeli attack on south Lebanon, which killed 11 people, including two children, Hezbollah responded. More than 50 rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards the Upper Galilee north […]

‘The Heart that Helped Everyone’ – Son of Ismail Haniyeh Speaks about His Father’s Legacy
By Samaa Abu Sharar Haniyeh described his father as firm in his principled positions but also as a consensual figure who brought different views together. Ismail Haniyeh was “the heart that helped anyone who could […]

China Declares Support for Iran’s Right to ‘Safeguard National Security’ – What It Means
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Chinese minister condemned the assassination as a grave violation of international norms that “seriously infringes on Iran’s sovereignty security and dignity”. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone […]

‘Nothing to Do’ – Gaza Ceasefire a Priority, but Iran Reserves Right to Respond
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Our national security and sovereignty have been violated during the recent terrorist act of the Israeli regime. We have the right to legitimate defense and this has nothing to do […]

‘Retaliatory’ – Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Preacher Banned From Entering Holy Site for Six Months
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We consider this decision arbitrary and retaliatory against the Sheikh for his national and Islamic role in resisting the Judaization attempts of Al-Quds and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.” Israel has […]

‘Heinous Attack’ – OIC Holds Israel Responsible for Haniyeh Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A statement issued by OIC after the meeting said the organization “holds Israel, the illegal occupying power, fully responsible for this heinous attack”. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened […]

‘Ceasefire Negotiations Will Continue under Sinwar Leadership’ – Hamas Official
“The negotiations were managed by the leadership, and Sinwar was not far from the negotiation process. He was part of its details.” A Hamas official has said the assassination of the movement’s politburo chief Ismail […]

‘Display of Cowardice’- Meta Reinstates Malaysian PM’s Posts on Haniyeh’s Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Meta has apologized for removing posts by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the assassination of Hamas politburo leader Ismail Haniyeh. The social media posts have been reinstated with the […]

‘No Arrests so Far’ – Iran Denies Detention over Haniyeh Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iranian judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir confirmed on Tuesday that investigations have commenced into the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, but he emphasized that “no arrests have been made so far.” Jahangir […]

‘For Your Eyes, Abu Al-Abd’ – Resistance Roundup – Day 302
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Abu Al-Abd, or Father of Abd, is the name with which just-assassinated Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is known. In Arabic culture, the phrase “for your eyes” carries a similar […]

Short-Range Projectile Killed Haniyeh – IRGC Reveals Results of Investigation, Threatens Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The statement added that the assassination “was carried out by firing a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kilograms”. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday that technical investigations […]

‘If a Leader Leaves, Another Will Arise’ – Ismail Haniyeh’s Last Words
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is Allah who gives life and causes death. And Allah is all-aware of all actions” – Ismail Haniyeh As if sensing his fate, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s final words […]

‘Unforgivable Killing’ – Millions Mourn Haniyeh around the World
Millions of people took part in funeral prayers in absentia for Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas, across several Islamic and Arab countries. These prayers were held […]

Accusations of Incitement – Israeli Forces Arrest Al-Aqsa Preacher following Sermon Mourning Haniyeh
The arrest occurred as occupation forces surrounded the sheikh’s home during a session discussing the decision to revoke his residency. Israeli occupation forces arrested Sheikh Akram Sabri, the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque and head of […]

Majority of Israelis Support Assassinations despite Impact on Prisoner Exchange – Poll
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The poll, conducted by the Israeli newspaper Maariv, revealed a narrowing gap between Netanyahu and Gantz. The results of a recent public opinion poll in Israel showed that 69 percent […]

Global Mourning – Massive Turnout for Ismail Haniyeh’s Funeral in Doha
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Haniyeh’s body arrived in Doha from Iran on Thursday. A funeral was also held in the Iranian capital with significant official and public attendance. Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered […]

Following Haniyeh Posts Censorship – Türkiye Blocks Instagram
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Türkiye’s Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) published the August 2 decision on its website. Türkiye has blocked access to the social media platform, Instagram, the infotech regulator said today, […]

‘Greet All the Martyrs’ – Haniyeh’s Wife Says Goodbye in Moving Scene (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Haniyeh’s wife, bidding farewell to her husband’s body, said in moving words: “Greet all the martyrs of Gaza, my beloved, my beloved in this world and the hereafter.” Footage broadcast […]

Haniyeh’s Assassination – Iranian Investigation Points to Airborne Shell
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Initial investigations have determined Israel was responsible for planning and executing the assassination of Haniyeh. The Iranian Fars News Agency has reported that Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas’ political […]

‘Structural Injustice’ – Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh an Act of Zionist Terrorism
By Iqbal Jassat The extra-judicial assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran literally hours after the bombing in South Lebanon is the most recent demonstration of the impunity of Israeli terrorism. If terrorism is […]

‘Rest in Peace with Eternal Glory’ – Palestinian Priest Mourns Haniyeh’s Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “With the pure blood of the martyrs, nations are built.” – Archimandrite Abdullah Yulio Mourning the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a Palestinian priest has said that nations are […]

Medvedev: Full-Scale War Could Be Only Solution for Middle East Peace
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated that a full-scale war in the Middle East might be the only way to achieve a fragile peace in the […]

‘Heavy Price’ – Axis of Resistance Vows Response to Haniyeh Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran and other members of the Axis of Resistance have vowed to retaliate for the assassination of the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, on Wednesday. Haniyeh […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Nasrallah: Our Response | Iran: Details of Assassination | US: We Will Defend Israel – Day 300
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces continued to carry out massacres, killing and wounding scores of civilians as the genocidal war on Gaza entered its 300th day. An official funeral ceremony will be held […]

‘Tragic Event, Heinous Crime’ – World Leaders React to Haniyeh’s Assassination
By Palestine Chronicle Staff World leaders have honored Ismail Haniyeh, the political bureau chief of the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas, while at the same time condemning his assassination in a targeted raid by Israel […]

Haniyeh Assassination – Full Strike and Protests in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This cowardly assassination will not break our people’s will to resist and endure.” A general strike has been declared across the West Bank as hundreds marched through the streets of […]

‘What My Father Told Us Before He Was Assassinated’ – Haniyeh’s Son
Said Abdel Salam Haniyeh, the eldest son of former Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said that his father’s “blood and the (blood) of all martyrs will sustain the nation, resistance and revolution until victory.” He […]