Haniyeh’s son vows Palestinians ‘will fight until freedom is achieved’
A son of Ismail Haniyeh, the late head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement who was assassinated in a strike in the Iranian capital Tehran, has vowed the Palestinians “will fight until freedom is achieved.”
Abdul Salam Haniyeh said his father had “strived for the unity of all Palestinian factions,” and that the senior Hamas leader had survived four assassination attempts.
“Allah has granted him the martyrdom that he always wished for,” he said.
Hamas chief’s killing aimed at derailing Gaza ceasefire talks: Malaysian PM
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned the assassination, emphasizing that the “murder” was “designed to derail ongoing negotiations” to end the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
“It is patently clear that this could only have been carried out in an environment of utter impunity,” Anwar said on Wednesday as he spoke to the leadership of the Palestinian resistance group to convey condolences.
“Only the heedless and unconscionable will not see the need to intensify pressure on Israel to stop their murderous rampage,” the Malaysian prime minister noted.
Anwar further stated that his “detractors … fail to appreciate Haniyeh’s profound desire for a peaceful West Asia and a Palestinian nation restored to its rightful dignity.”
“I mourn the loss of a dear friend and a valiant advocate for his people,” he said.
Social media has been abuzz with netizens condemning the cowardly assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and calling for strong and stern action against Israel.
Separately, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry urged an immediate and thorough investigation into the assassination, and said “those responsible will be brought to justice.”
Oman condemns assassination of Hamas leader
Oman also expressed its condemnation and strong denunciation of the assassination of Haniyeh, stating that the killing is a blatant violation of international law and clearly undermines efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.
In a statement, the Omani Foreign Ministry affirmed its firm position in rejecting all forms of terrorism, regardless of their motives and causes, as well as violations of state sovereignty and sanctities.
The Omani Foreign Ministry demanded strong action against the policy of killing, extremism, and abuse practiced against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the holy city of al-Quds.
Pakistan says concerned with ‘growing Israeli adventurism’
Pakistan also strongly condemned the assassination and extended condolences to the bereaved family and the Palestinian nation.
“Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings irrespective of the motives,” the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday.
“We are deeply shocked by the timing of this reckless act, coinciding with the inauguration of the President of Iran, an event attended by several foreign dignitaries, including the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.”
The ministry said Islamabad views with serious concern the growing Israeli adventurism in the region and its latest acts that constitute a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region and that undermine efforts for peace.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stressed that the Israeli regime will face a harsh and painful response following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement on Wednesday morning that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence in the Iranian capital was hit in an attack.
The statement said the attack is under investigation and the results will be announced later in the day.
It also offered 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.
Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
