Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran

[Social Media]

 

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly been killed in Tehran, according to Iranian state media Press TV, which cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a separate statement, Hamas confirmed that Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in what they described as an Israeli raid on his residence, following his participation in the inauguration of the Iranian president.

 

Ismail Haniyeh, a significant figure in the militant group, had a long-standing history with Hamas. Born in a refugee camp near Gaza City, Haniyeh joined Hamas in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation. As Hamas grew in power, Haniyeh ascended through the ranks, becoming part of a secret “collective leadership” in 2004 and later being appointed as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority in 2006. By 2017, he had risen to the position of the group's chief and was subsequently designated a “specially designated global terrorist” by the United States.

 

Throughout his career, Haniyeh was involved in various diplomatic efforts, including peace talks with former US President Jimmy Carter. He also engaged with international leaders such as the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and Chinese diplomat Wang Kejian earlier this year.

 

In April, Israeli airstrikes killed three of Haniyeh’s sons and four of his grandchildren, as reported by Hamas. Despite the personal loss, Haniyeh, who was based in Qatar at the time, stated that their deaths would not influence ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations. “Whoever thinks that by targeting my kids during the negotiation talks and before a deal is agreed upon that it will force Hamas to back down on its demands, is delusional,” he said.

 

The Israeli military has declined to comment on the reports of Haniyeh's death, stating to CNN, “We don’t respond to reports in the foreign media.” Israel often doesn’t when it comes to assassinations carried out by their Mossad intelligence agency. The White House has also acknowledged the reports but has refrained from immediate further comment.

 

The killing of Ismail Haniyeh is currently under investigation, with results expected to be announced later today, according to Iranian state media, citing the IRGC. The IRGC expressed condolences to “the heroic Palestinian nation, the Muslim Ummah (community), fighters of the resistance front, and the noble Iranian nation over the martyrdom of the senior Palestinian resistance leader,” as reported by state media.

 

Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, highlighting the close ties between Hamas and Iran. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions and complex dynamics in the region, as both Hamas and Iran continue to be significant players in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

 

Credit: CNN  2024-07-31

 

 

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[Ben Zioner]

The abject coward thought he could hide in Iran.. Champagne!

[Ben Zioner]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

The IRGC expressed condolences to “the heroic Palestinian nation, the Muslim Ummah (community), fighters of the resistance front, and the noble Iranian nation over the martyrdom of the senior Palestinian resistance leader,” as reported by state media.

Which solidifies the need for unrestrained strikes against the terrorist state of Iran.

[gargamon]

Much better to get back at Hamas this way than killing tens of thousands innocent Palestinians.

[Ben Zioner]

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

Much better to get back at Hamas this way than killing tens of thousands innocent Palestinians.

There are tens of thousand of Hamas fighters in the Gaza strip, they must surrender or be eradicated. They and their coward leaders are the only ones accountable for civilian and Israeli casualties in Gaza.

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly been killed in Tehran, according to Iranian state media Press TV, which cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a separate statement, Hamas confirmed that Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in what they described as an Israeli raid on his residence, following his participation in the inauguration of the Iranian president.

Couple of responses

 

a/ netanyahu obviously doesn't care about getting the hostages released, as by eliminating the leadership he removes the people that were negotiating.

 

b/ netanyahu IMO is trying to get a sufficiently large response from Iran to get the US directly involved in the conflict as it engulfs the M E

When that happens, it's not going to end well for any of us on here.

[Bkk Brian]

Haniyeh’s funeral to be held in Qatar on Friday – report 

Ismail Haniyeh’s funeral will be held in the Qatari capital Doha on Friday, the Saudi-owned Al Hadath news channel reports.

The Hamas leader had been living in the Gulf monarchy since 2019.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/haniyehs-funeral-to-be-held-in-qatar-on-friday-report/

 

https://x.com/JonathanHessen/status/1818511213774430548

 

[Yagoda]

Just now, thaibeachlovers said:

Couple of responses

 

a/ netanyahu obviously doesn't care about getting the hostages released, as by eliminating the leadership he removes the people that were negotiating.

 

b/ netanyahu IMO is trying to get a sufficiently large response from Iran to get the US directly involved in the conflict as it engulfs the M E

When that happens, it's not going to end well for any of us on here.

Israel doesn't need our boots to take on iran. They could fly planes over Tehran without a problem and the Murderous Mullahs s know it. One F-35 is worth their entire Air Force.

 

Personally I'm sort of embarrassed that Israel has to do a dirty work for us but at least we get the technology back and when Trump is relected, I ran Is finished

[Yagoda]

Oh and as to the Dead dude, all I can say is next.

[novacova]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly been killed in Tehran

Well that’s too bad, he won’t be making a speech at the DNC convention 

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Clearly, Netanyahu is sincerely interested in pursuing peace negotiations. Oh, wait a minute...

 

Ismail Haniyeh, a Top Hamas Leader, Is Dead at 62
Mr. Haniyeh, the militant group’s exiled political chief, managed high-stakes negotiations, including the ongoing cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza.

https://archive.ph/bYj07

[NativeBob]

somebody is pushing full fledged war.

again.

"generals gather in their masses/like a witches at black masses"

[coolcarer]

7 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Couple of responses

 

a/ netanyahu obviously doesn't care about getting the hostages released, as by eliminating the leadership he removes the people that were negotiating.

 

b/ netanyahu IMO is trying to get a sufficiently large response from Iran to get the US directly involved in the conflict as it engulfs the M E

When that happens, it's not going to end well for any of us on here.

He’s not the only one negotiating and he will also be replaced soon enough no doubt. Great news. I can just see some of the pro Palestinian students in mourning now. Lost one of their hero’s. 

[CashMoon]

Iran is the Muslim version of Israel. HAMAS is also an Israeli-funded terrorist organization. Israel feeds them, raises them. Then they kill them to impose on the world how powerful they are. Haniyeh's death is like slaughtering the sheep on your own farm.  The order came from their Israeli masters and Iran killed Haniyeh. Everything between Iran and Israel is theater.   In addition, Haniyeh was killed in the prime ministerial complex. And there was not a single surveillance camera there.  There's no footage of the assassination. Exactly! We believeit! They showed us a beautiful theater again 😄  

[Ben Zioner]

15 hours ago, CashMoon said:

There's no footage of the assassination.

Not even a selfie of Haniyeh with the  incoming smart ammo.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 8/1/2024 at 3:31 AM, CashMoon said:

Iran is the Muslim version of Israel. HAMAS is also an Israeli-funded terrorist organization. Israel feeds them, raises them. Then they kill them to impose on the world how powerful they are. Haniyeh's death is like slaughtering the sheep on your own farm.  The order came from their Israeli masters and Iran killed Haniyeh. Everything between Iran and Israel is theater.   In addition, Haniyeh was killed in the prime ministerial complex. And there was not a single surveillance camera there.  There's no footage of the assassination. Exactly! We believeit! They showed us a beautiful theater again 😄  

The world we live in is so screwed politically that I can believe that is possible.

IMO we are all being used by bad people that we will never know.

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The world we live in is so screwed politically that I can believe that is possible.

IMO we are all being used by bad people that we will never know.

that I can believe that is possible.

 

Yea I thought you could believe that complete nonsense.....

[CashMoon]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The world we live in is so screwed politically that I can believe that is possible.

IMO we are all being used by bad people that we will never know.

 

Israel's dream of Gaza has been known since its inception. Israel and especially the Netanyahu government have donated millions of dollars to Hamas for 30 years.  They have fed Hamas like a dog in their yard so that it will bite Israel when the time comes, so that they will not face a backlash from the world during the occupation of Gaza. Hamas was Netanyahu's final project in politics. He is successfully realizing it. 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_support_for_Hamas

[Nick Carter icp]

 

   Doing quite well 

Hamas leadership paying the price for Oct 7 th