Hamas’ political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an Israeli strike on his home in Tehran. This comes after the deaths of three of his sons in April during an airstrike in Gaza. The hunt for Hamas’ leadership has been ongoing, with the chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency vowing to kill Haniyeh after terrorist attacks by Hamas. Haniyeh had vowed that Hamas would not cave under Israeli pressure. The strike on Haniyeh occurred after the Israeli military killed a Hezbollah leader in southern Beirut.
The strike on Haniyeh was part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions, with violence escalating in recent weeks. Hamas has been carrying out attacks against Israel, leading to retaliation from Israeli forces. The group continues to vow to fight for the liberation of Jerusalem and is prepared to pay any price. The death of Haniyeh marks a significant development in the conflict, with both sides continuing to engage in hostilities.
Iranian state news agency IRNA confirmed Haniyeh’s death, but Israeli officials did not comment on the reports. The situation remains tense, with the possibility of further violence and retaliation. This is a developing story, and updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
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