Navigating Middle-Eastern Turmoil Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

14 Aug 2024

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Chief of Hamas’s Politburo, in Tehran just hours after attending the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, was a significant and dramatic event. Haniyeh, who had been a key figure in negotiations and talks since the 7th October attack on Israel, had emerged...

OIC Accuses Israel of Killing Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh

08 Aug 2024

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran on July 31. In a statement from their extraordinary meeting in Jeddah, the OIC held Israel "fully responsible" for the attack, describing it as a "flagrant violation of international laws,...

Who Could Be The Next Leader Of Hamas? Top Contenders Revealed

03 Aug 2024

Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Hamas is poised to select a new political leader. This comes at a crucial time, nearly ten months into the Gaza war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. Potential Candidates for Hamas's Leadership Khalil al-Hayya Khalil al-Hayya, currently the deputy...

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Laid To Rest In Qatar Amid Rising Tensions

03 Aug 2024

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, assassinated in Iran on Wednesday, was buried in Qatar following a Muslim funeral ceremony. The service took place at the Imam Muhammed bin Abdul Wahhab mosque in Doha, the largest mosque in the country. Haniyeh’s coffin, draped in the Palestinian flag, was then transported to a...

How Killing Of Ismail Haniyeh Will Affects Gaza Peace Efforts?

01 Aug 2024

The assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict and may influence efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, analysts told Al Jazeera. Haniyeh was killed during an event marking the inauguration of Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran....

Assassination Of Hamas Leader In Tehran Exposes Iran’s Security Lapse

31 Jul 2024

In a shocking security breach, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, where he was an official guest at the inauguration of Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian. This incident highlights a significant security lapse for Iran's leadership. Haniyeh was staying at a special residence for war veterans in north...

Qatar Condemns Killing of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh

31 Jul 2024

Qatar has strongly condemned the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of Hamas' Political Bureau, who was fatally attacked in Tehran, Iran's capital. Qatar stressed that this act and the reckless targeting of civilians could plunge the region into chaos and undermine the prospects for peace. Haniyeh was in Tehran...

Ismail Haniyeh: World Leaders React To Killing Of Hamas Leader

31 Jul 2024

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has sparked widespread international condemnation, with reactions from several countries and prominent figures highlighting the incident’s significant impact on regional stability. Haniyeh was killed in an attack on Wednesday, with both Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirming the death. The assassination...

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Airstrike in Iran, 24 Hours After Sharing Stage with Nitin Gadkari

31 Jul 2024

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a predawn airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after sharing the stage with Union minister Nitin Gadkari and other international leaders at the inauguration of Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian. The inauguration ceremony on Tuesday was attended by senior officials...

Who Was Ismail Haniyeh, The Hamas Leader Assassinated In Iran?

31 Jul 2024

Ismail Haniyeh, the chairman of Hamas's Political Bureau, was reportedly killed in a raid in Tehran, according to statements from both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hamas. Haniyeh, who had been living in exile in Qatar, was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian,...