Ismail Haniyeh

Ismail Haniyeh was the top leader of Hamas's political bureau and was one of the most senior officials in the organization, alongside Yahya Sinwar, until his assassination in Tehran on July 31, 2024.

Haniyeh, along with the rest of Hamas's political leadership, was based in Doha, Qatar. After his death, he was replaced as Hamas's leader by Yahya Sinwar.

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 Palestinian group Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh (grayed out) in Tehran, Iran

Man on the inside? Details of Haniyeh assassination in the heart of Tehran revealed

At the last minute the plan nearly fell apart; the air-conditioning in Haniyeh's room broke down, and he had to leave the room.

(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Hamas to conceal name of Sinwar's successor over assassination fears

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  Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar seen over a photo of a blast in the Gaza Strip (illustrative)

Officials to 'Post': Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip

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Senior Qatari diplomat to 'Post': We never communicated with Sinwar

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"He has disappeared for us too and has not made contact," the officials were cited as saying.

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