"It is Allah who gives life and causes death. And Allah is all-aware of all actions ... 'If a leader leaves, another will arise'," Haniyeh said in Arabic.
Viral videos from the ceremony show thousands waving Palestinian flags, chanting to ‘redeem’ his death.
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Most scholarly assessments of targeted killings or government-directed assassinations have focused on their legality and morality. The handful that have focused on efficacy are inconclusive.
“Israel is in a state of very high readiness for any scenario. We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us from any quarter whatsoever,” Netanyahu said.
iVerify confirmed that videos claiming to show Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s final moments are actually old footage of an injured Gazan.
Sources told the 'Post' Haniyeh has often been more of an obstacle to a final hostage deal, such that his removal could even make a deal more likely.
The death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 is a significant setback for Hamas and its regional backers, impacting their strategic plans.
Turkish media identified Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassin with a fake name, "Amit Nakesh," fueling speculation and misinformation.
Dr. Michael Milshtein said that with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh dead, Yahya Sinwar, who was the real person that called the shots, now has more freedom to operate.
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