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Ismail Haniyeh

Ismail Haniyeh (1962-2024) – The Unpublished Photos
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The photos below depict the assassinated former prime minister of Palestine at various national events. Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Palestinian political leader and the head of Hamas’ political bureau, was […]

For These Reasons Israel Assassinated Hamas’ Political Leader, Ismail Haniyeh – Analysis
By Ramzy Baroud Considering the criminal extent to which Israel is willing to go, such desperation could eventually lead to the regional war that Israel has been trying to instigate, even before the Gaza […]

Ismail Haniyeh – The Palestinian Refugee Who Became the Political Leader of Hamas
Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Palestinian political leader and the head of Hamas’ political bureau, was assassinated in Tehran in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday. Haniyeh was in the Iranian capital for the inauguration of Iranian […]

Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated by Israel – What We Know So Far
The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas announced on Wednesday morning the assassination of the head of its political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, after being targeted by an Israeli raid in Tehran. Iranian authorities confirmed the assassination and […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Iran Orders Firm Response to Haniyeh’s Assassination | Hezbollah Announces Martyrdom of Top Leader – Day 299
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At 2 am Tehran time, an Israeli raid struck the private headquarters for war veterans where Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The Israeli assassination […]

Day of Rage and Solidarity – Haniyeh Calls for Global Day of Support for Gaza, Prisoners on August 3
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The head of the Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, called for a day of rage and solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners and to protest the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. […]

ICC to Delay Arrest Warrants for Israeli, Hamas Leaders – What We Know So Far
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On May 20, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as well as senior Hamas officials on charges of […]

Shati Massacre – Ten Members of Haniyeh’s Family Killed, Including Sister
An Israeli bombing targeted on Monday night the family house of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, in the Shati (Beach) Refugee Camp, west of Gaza City. The bombing resulted in the killing […]

Hamas’ Ceasefire Stance Aligns with Biden and UN Resolutions – Ismail Haniyeh
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh confirmed the movement’s alignment with US and UN ceasefire resolution while criticizing ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. The head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, confirmed on Sunday […]

‘Until the Liberation’ – Hamas Leader Attends Funeral of Iranian President in Tehran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At the funeral, Haniyeh delivered a short speech on behalf of the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Resistance groups, and he said that Gaza will continue to resist until the […]

First Time since October 7 – Hamas Leader Haniyeh Meets Turkish President in Istanbul
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on Saturday with Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas. The closed-door meeting took place at the […]

‘Don’t Appeal to the Arabs’ – Bereaved Wife of Ismail Haniyeh’s Son Speaks at His Funeral
Another iconic reaction was that of the wife of Hazem, one of Haniyeh’s assassinated children. Hazem Ismail Haniyeh is the son of former Palestinian Prime Minister and the current leader of the political bureau of […]

‘They are All My Sons’ – Hamas Leader Comments on Assassination of His Children, Grandchildren
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This blood will only make us more steadfast in our principles and attachment to our land.” In an interview with Al-Jazeera, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, commented […]

Israeli Raid Claims Lives of Ismail Haniyeh’s Sons, Grandchildren in Gaza City Massacre
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The attack was carried out with a missile launched by a drone that directly targeted the car and killed everyone in it, except for a child. Three sons and three […]

These are Gaza’s ‘Five Principles’ to Reach an Agreement – Ismail Haniyeh
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a speech on the eve of Ramadan, the head of Hamas’ politburo, Ismail Haniyeh, said the movement will not accept an agreement that does not end the war on […]

‘Nothing Less than This’ – Haniyeh States Hamas’ Position on Ceasefire Negotiations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a statement issued on Saturday, the head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, said that Israel is fully responsible for the lack of progress in the ceasefire negotiations. Haniyeh’s […]

Haniyeh Meets Turkish Intelligence Chief as Decision on Ceasefire Expected Soon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The meeting focused on issues related to the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, particularly on a possible prisoner exchange deal, a ceasefire, and ways to lift the siege. The […]

We Will Assassinate Hamas Leaders – Israel’s Top Diplomat
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Elli Cohen threatened to assassinate Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Meshaal, the leaders of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Wednesday that his country will […]

Hamas Leader Haniyeh Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Gaza Truce
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Haniyeh and his delegation will hold several meetings there, most notably with the director of Egyptian intelligence. The head of Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Cairo on Wednesday […]

‘A Roaring Flood’: Hamas Marks 36th Anniversary of Its Founding
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On December 14 of each year, the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas marks the anniversary of its founding. The anniversary is usually celebrated with activities and military parades across the streets […]

‘Humanity vs the New Nazis’: Ismail Haniyeh Highlights Goals of Resistance in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Head of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, vowed that the Israeli occupation army will suffer great losses in the Gaza Strip. He also revealed […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Meets Hamas Delegation Led by Haniyeh
Khamenei reiterated “the continuation of Iran’s support for the Palestinian people, their resistance and their just cause, as a legitimate duty that cannot be ignored.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei met on Wednesday with a […]

Hamas Says Killing Palestinian Fighters Will Not Stop Resistance
The leader of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas said on Monday that Israel’s killing of Palestinian fighters will not stop Palestinian Resistance. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh made this comment after Israel killed five Palestinians […]

Hamas Leader Hails Resistance by Lions’ Den Fighters Killed in West Bank
Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh hailed on Tuesday “anti-Israeli occupation resistance” carried out by Lions’ Den martyrs who were killed in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. In a statement issued following […]

Palestinian Leaders Abbas, Haniyeh Meet in Algeria (VIDEOS)
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met on Tuesday with the head of the Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, Algerian media reported. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reportedly succeeded in bringing the two leaders together for the […]

Haniyeh to Meet Nasrallah in Beirut as Tension with Israel Escalates
The head of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Beirut on Tuesday with a Hamas delegation, the Middle East Monitor reported. Haniyeh is scheduled to meet with President […]

Hamas Chief, Russian FM Discuss Escalations in Jerusalem, Gaza
The head of Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, spoke on the phone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, and discussed the latest developments in the occupied city of Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, […]

Hamas Political Leader Receives Marwan Barghouti’s Wife
Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh received on Thursday Fadwa Barghouti, the wife of detained Palestinian leader and member of the Fatah Central Committee, Marwan Barghouti, the Middle East Monitor reported. During the meeting, the two […]

Haniyeh: Palestinian Escapees Must Be Protected
The head of the Hamas Political Bureau stressed on Tuesday that the six Palestinian prisoners who escaped from Israel’s high-security Gilboa Prison “must be protected”. According to a statement from the movement, Ismail Haniyeh’s comment […]

Hamas: Efforts Underway to Free Palestinian Prisoners Held by Israel
Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh has assured Palestinians that efforts are ongoing to free detainees held by Israel, reports Anadolu Agency. “The efforts made by Hamas to secure the release of all Palestinian detainees from […]