Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Attack
In a written statement, Hamas confirmed that Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's newly elected President, Masoud Pezeshkian. Hamas reported that the Israeli military carried out the airstrike on Haniyeh’s residence after the ceremony, resulting in his death.

In a shocking development, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in an attack at his residence in Tehran. According to reports from Iranian state television, which cited statements from the Revolutionary Guard Corps, Haniyeh, the head of the Hamas Political Bureau, lost his life in a terrorist assault on his accommodation.
The attack, which also claimed the life of one of Haniyeh's bodyguards, took place early this morning. While details remain sparse, Iranian media outlets have promised further information will be disclosed in due course.
Hamas Confirms Haniyeh’s Death in Israeli Airstrike
In a written statement, Hamas confirmed that Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's newly elected President, Masoud Pezeshkian. Hamas reported that the Israeli military carried out the airstrike on Haniyeh’s residence after the ceremony, resulting in his death.
Global Reactions to the Assassination
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has triggered widespread reactions:
- Turkey condemned the attack, calling it a "heinous act of violence."
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas denounced the assassination and called for unity among Palestinians.
- Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency detailed that Haniyeh was struck by an aerial projectile at approximately 2:00 AM while staying in a residence guarded by the Revolutionary Guard in northern Tehran.
- The Israeli government has remained tight-lipped, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office reportedly advising cabinet members to refrain from commenting on the incident.
U.S. and International Responses
The White House issued a brief statement acknowledging the reports of Haniyeh's death but did not provide further details. An unnamed White House official stated, "We have seen reports of Ismail Haniyeh's death in Iran," but withheld additional comments.
Israeli Military and Political Reactions
The Israeli military has refused to comment on the operation. When questioned by Anadolu Agency, an Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson stated, "We do not comment on operational matters."
In contrast, Amichay Eliyahu, Israel's far-right Heritage Minister, openly celebrated the assassination on social media, asserting that Haniyeh's death would contribute to global peace and disparagingly dismissing any prospects of peace agreements with Hamas.
Background on Haniyeh and Previous Attacks
Ismail Haniyeh has long been a key figure in Hamas, having been elected to lead the political bureau in 2017, succeeding Khaled Meshaal. His leadership has been marked by continued conflict with Israel, including a personal tragedy in April when an Israeli airstrike during the holy month of Ramadan resulted in the death of three of his sons and four of his grandchildren. This attack, aimed at a vehicle in Gaza's Al-Shati Refugee Camp, was part of Israel's broader military operations against Hamas militants.
Haniyeh's death marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with potential repercussions for the region's stability and the future of Hamas leadership. As the international community awaits further details, the incident underscores the persistent volatility and complex dynamics of Middle Eastern geopolitics.






