Global condemnations for assassination of martyr Ismail Haniyeh
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Reactions condemning the targeting of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political bureau in Tehran at dawn today continue to pour in from Arab, Islamic, and international countries.
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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh sits in a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian at the presidency office in Tehran, Iran, on July 30, 2024. (AP)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian mourned the head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, martyr Ismail Haniyeh, saying, "Iran mourns its partner in sorrow and joy, the longtime and proud companion on the path of resistance."
"Yesterday, I raised the victorious hand of Hajj Ismail Haniyeh, the martyr of Al-Quds, and today I must [carry him] on my shoulder to bury him," Pezeshkian said, adding that "Martyrdom is the art of the men of God; the relationship between the proud peoples of Iran and Palestine will be stronger than ever."
President Pezeshkian emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran will fiercely defend its honor and territorial integrity, ensuring that terrorist invaders deeply regret their cowardly actions.
#Iran 🇮🇷extends condolences on Hamas leader Haniyeh’s martyrdomhttps://t.co/zdwFVZR6cp pic.twitter.com/IxPuvT9bLY
— Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) July 31, 2024
Moreover, the spokesperson for the National Security Committee of the Iranian Shura Council, Ebrahim Rezaei, stressed that the assassination of Haniyeh is "a cowardly act, one whose perpetrators will undoubtedly receive a response."
He also noted that "the committee will hold an emergency meeting regarding the assassination."
Lebanon
The Lebanese government "strongly condemned" the assassination of Haniyeh after its session today, viewing it as an expansion of the circle of danger.
Yemen
In Yemen, the head of the Supreme Political Council, Mohammed Mahdi Hussein al-Mashat, considered "the martyrdom of the leader Ismail Haniyeh a great loss for the Palestinian people and the entire Islamic nation." He condemned "the sinful crime of assassination committed by the Israeli enemy, which has been floundering in its abject failure on all levels since October 7."
Syria
The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the "blatant Zionist aggression" that led to the martyrdom of the head of the political bureau of Hamas.
Afghanistan
Moreover, the Taliban movement also considered Haniyeh's martyrdom a "great loss for the nation."
— Dr.M.Naeem (@IeaOffice) July 31, 2024
Qatar
Meanwhile, the State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Qatar described it as a heinous crime, a dangerous escalation, and a flagrant violation of international law.
Statement | The State of Qatar Condemns Assassination of Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/j3tkTM9rJJ
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) July 31, 2024
China, Russia, Malaysia
China also condemned Haniyeh's assassination, with Russia calling it an "unacceptable political assassination."
Also, Malaysia condemned "the continuation of the crimes of the Zionist regime, which will make the region more unstable."
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Turkiye's president condemns 'Israel’s' assassination of Haniyeh
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the assassination of Hamas’ Political Burea Chief in Tehran on Wednesday.
"I strongly condemn and curse the treacherous assassination carried out in Tehran against Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh," the president wrote on X, adding, that the act was "a despicable attempt to undermine the Palestinian Cause, the glorious resistance of Gaza, and the rightful struggle of our Palestinian brothers, aiming to demoralize, intimidate, and suppress them.”
Hamas Siyasi Büro BaÅŸkanı Ä°smail Heniye’ye yönelik Tahran’da gerçekleÅŸtirilen kalleÅŸ suikastı ÅŸiddetle kınıyor ve lanetliyorum.
— Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan (@RTErdogan) July 31, 2024
Bu suikast; Filistin Davasını, Gazze’nin ÅŸanlı direniÅŸini ve Filistinli kardeÅŸlerimizin haklı mücadelesini akamete uÄŸratmaya, Filistinlilerin moralini…
The Turkish leader compared the assassination to previous attacks on Palestinian political leaders and Hamas members, highlighting that "Zionist barbarism will once again fail to achieve its goals."
Erdogan reiterated Turkiye’s commitment to establish a sovereign Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem while calling on the Islamic world to unite to end the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The politician extended his condolences to Haniyeh's family and the Palestinian people after he concluded with a prayer for the martyr.
