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Ismail Abd al-Salam Ahmed Haniyeh (Arabic: إسماعيل هنية), also known by the nickname "Abu Al-Abd";^[1] (January 29, 1962 – July 31, 2024) was head of the "Political" Bureau of Islamist terrorist Hamas from May 2017 until his death. He replaced Khaled Mashal in this position. Before that, he served as Prime Minister of the 5th Palestinian Authority, and after the coup in Gaza, he continued to serve as Prime Minister of the terrorist organization Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, contrary to the decision of the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, who appointed Salam Fayyad as Prime Minister.

Haniyeh was one of its leaders after the elimination of Ahmed Yassin and Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi, and in April 2012 he was also elected to serve as the head of the "political" bureau of Hamas in Gaza, until he was replaced in 2017 by infamous Yahya Sinwar, when he moved to Qatar.

Following the Oct 7 atrocities, Israel vowed to hund down Hamas.

On July 31, 2024, he was eliminated in a targeted attack in an apartment in Tehran, Iran.^[2] With a clear message ^[3] to the head of the snake of terror proxies in the Middle East.

The elimination of Haniyeh came within hours of Usrael's eliminating another butcher, Fuad Shukr.

References

↑ May 6, 2017, Ynet (Heb.) [1]
↑ Who was Ismail Haniyeh? - explainer. By Jerusalem Post Staff, Reuters. 07/31/2024.
Haniyeh, along with one of his guards, was reportedly killed at his Tehran residence, according to an IRGC statement. Ismail Haniyeh, the prominent Palestinian political leader and a key figure in Hamas, was killed in an airstrike on his Tehran residence, reportedly carried out by Israel. This significant event occurred on Wednesday and has sent shockwaves through the region, raising questions about the future leadership of Hamas and the implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
What was Ismail Haniyeh’s background? Born on January 29, 1963, in the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza, Haniyeh’s rise within Hamas has been significant. He began his political career closely aligned with Hamas’s founder, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, and climbed the ranks to become a pivotal leader in the movement.
What were Ismail Haniyeh’s achievements as prime minister? Haniyeh first gained international attention in 2006 when he became the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority following Hamas’s victory in the Palestinian legislative elections. However, his tenure was marked by severe internal conflict with the rival Fatah faction, leading to a political split that saw Hamas taking control of Gaza. At the same time, Fatah retained control of the West Bank.
How did Ismail Haniyeh influence Hamas as its leader? In 2017, Haniyeh was elected head of Hamas’s political bureau, succeeding Khaled Meshaal. This position solidified his status as one of the most influential leaders within the organization. Haniyeh was involved in various negotiations and conflicts with Israel throughout his leadership. Notably, he was a central figure in ceasefire talks, often showcasing his willingness to negotiate temporary halts in hostilities while maintaining a firm stance on the broader conflict.
Why was Ismail Haniyeh designated as a global terrorist? Haniyeh was designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the US government, a move aimed at cutting off his access to international financial systems and resources. This designation underscored the international community’s view of Haniyeh’s role in orchestrating and supporting acts of terrorism against Israel and its allies.
What internal criticisms did Ismail Haniyeh face? Despite his leadership position, Haniyeh faced internal criticism within Hamas, particularly concerning the group’s strategic decisions. For instance, there were reports of disagreements between Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s military leader in Gaza, over the approach to ceasefire negotiations and military strategies. Additionally, Haniyeh’s leadership was questioned by some within Hamas, who criticized the perceived disconnect between the leadership’s actions and the harsh realities faced by fighters and civilians in Gaza.
What are the latest developments surrounding Ismail Haniyeh’s death? Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran, Hamas confirmed on Wednesday morning, while claiming Israel was behind the attack. In a statement, the Islamist terror group said they mourned the death of Haniyeh, who they claimed was killed in “a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran.”
Haniyeh, along with one of his guards, was reportedly killed at his Tehran residence, according to an IRGC statement. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Arabiya reported that he was killed at approximately 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
“With condolences to the heroic[sic] nation of Palestine and the Islamic nation and the combatants of the Resistance Front and the noble nation of Iran, this morning [Wednesday], the residence of Mr. Dr. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political office of the Islamic Resistance[sic] of Hamas, was hit in Tehran, and following this incident, he and one of his bodyguards were martyred,” the IRGC statement read. “Early this morning, the residence of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was struck, resulting in his and one of his body guard’s martyrdom. The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon.”
How did leaders react to Ismail Haniyeh’s death?
In response to the news, Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu wrote on X: “This is the right way to clean the world from this filth: no more imaginary ‘peace’/surrender agreements, no more mercy for these mortals. The iron hand that will strike them is the one that will bring peace and a little comfort and strengthen our ability to live in peace with those who desire peace. Haniyeh’s death makes the world a little better.”
↑ Assassination of Haniyeh called 'cowardly,' aimed at Iran'. Ynet, 07.31.24
Haniyeh's daughter-in-law, wife of leader's son Hazem, who was killed in Gaza during war: 'The loss is huge ... we will meet in heaven'; US Defense Secretary Austin says US would help to defend Israel if it were attacked.

"The Mufti.. concocted a new kind of antisemitism that combined traditional Muslim antisemitism, like the anti-Jewish verses you find in the Koran, with the Nazi antisemitism that demonised Jews... His whole ideology was antisemitic and from the very beginning he targeted Jews, not Zionists."

The difference between lies and reality is sometimes just a color on a map

Lord Peel to W. Ormsby-Gore as he was preparing the royal commission report, "Though I knew there was ill-feeling between Jews and Arabs, I had not realized the depth and intensity of the hatred with which the Jews are held by the Arabs..."

"It is not Israel's settlement blocks but rather the Palestinian ideological blockade that constitutes the biggest barrier to peaceful arrangements . The Jew-hatred in this region must no longer be played down as a kind of local custom ..."

The only tweet (July 2014) on the Twitter account of the late American Elan Ganeles - murdered by Arab-Islamist "Palestinian" on Feb 27, 2023 hy"d: "I think you're always going to have tension in the Middle East, when there's [are] people who want to kill Jews, and the Jews don't want to be killed, and neither side is willing to compromise."

[1] May 6, 2017, Ynet (Heb.) [1]

[2] Who was Ismail Haniyeh? - explainer. By Jerusalem Post Staff, Reuters. 07/31/2024.
Haniyeh, along with one of his guards, was reportedly killed at his Tehran residence, according to an IRGC statement. Ismail Haniyeh, the prominent Palestinian political leader and a key figure in Hamas, was killed in an airstrike on his Tehran residence, reportedly carried out by Israel. This significant event occurred on Wednesday and has sent shockwaves through the region, raising questions about the future leadership of Hamas and the implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
What was Ismail Haniyeh’s background? Born on January 29, 1963, in the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza, Haniyeh’s rise within Hamas has been significant. He began his political career closely aligned with Hamas’s founder, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, and climbed the ranks to become a pivotal leader in the movement.
What were Ismail Haniyeh’s achievements as prime minister? Haniyeh first gained international attention in 2006 when he became the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority following Hamas’s victory in the Palestinian legislative elections. However, his tenure was marked by severe internal conflict with the rival Fatah faction, leading to a political split that saw Hamas taking control of Gaza. At the same time, Fatah retained control of the West Bank.
How did Ismail Haniyeh influence Hamas as its leader? In 2017, Haniyeh was elected head of Hamas’s political bureau, succeeding Khaled Meshaal. This position solidified his status as one of the most influential leaders within the organization. Haniyeh was involved in various negotiations and conflicts with Israel throughout his leadership. Notably, he was a central figure in ceasefire talks, often showcasing his willingness to negotiate temporary halts in hostilities while maintaining a firm stance on the broader conflict.
Why was Ismail Haniyeh designated as a global terrorist? Haniyeh was designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the US government, a move aimed at cutting off his access to international financial systems and resources. This designation underscored the international community’s view of Haniyeh’s role in orchestrating and supporting acts of terrorism against Israel and its allies.
What internal criticisms did Ismail Haniyeh face? Despite his leadership position, Haniyeh faced internal criticism within Hamas, particularly concerning the group’s strategic decisions. For instance, there were reports of disagreements between Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s military leader in Gaza, over the approach to ceasefire negotiations and military strategies. Additionally, Haniyeh’s leadership was questioned by some within Hamas, who criticized the perceived disconnect between the leadership’s actions and the harsh realities faced by fighters and civilians in Gaza.
What are the latest developments surrounding Ismail Haniyeh’s death? Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran, Hamas confirmed on Wednesday morning, while claiming Israel was behind the attack. In a statement, the Islamist terror group said they mourned the death of Haniyeh, who they claimed was killed in “a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran.”
Haniyeh, along with one of his guards, was reportedly killed at his Tehran residence, according to an IRGC statement. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Arabiya reported that he was killed at approximately 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
“With condolences to the heroic[sic] nation of Palestine and the Islamic nation and the combatants of the Resistance Front and the noble nation of Iran, this morning [Wednesday], the residence of Mr. Dr. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political office of the Islamic Resistance[sic] of Hamas, was hit in Tehran, and following this incident, he and one of his bodyguards were martyred,” the IRGC statement read. “Early this morning, the residence of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was struck, resulting in his and one of his body guard’s martyrdom. The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon.”
How did leaders react to Ismail Haniyeh’s death?
In response to the news, Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu wrote on X: “This is the right way to clean the world from this filth: no more imaginary ‘peace’/surrender agreements, no more mercy for these mortals. The iron hand that will strike them is the one that will bring peace and a little comfort and strengthen our ability to live in peace with those who desire peace. Haniyeh’s death makes the world a little better.”

[3] Assassination of Haniyeh called 'cowardly,' aimed at Iran'. Ynet, 07.31.24
Haniyeh's daughter-in-law, wife of leader's son Hazem, who was killed in Gaza during war: 'The loss is huge ... we will meet in heaven'; US Defense Secretary Austin says US would help to defend Israel if it were attacked.

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−	'''Ismail''' Abd al-Salam Ahmed '''Haniyeh''' (Arabic: إسماعيل هنية, also known by the nickname "Abu Al-Abd";<ref>May 6, 2017, Ynet (Heb.) [https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4958045,00.html]</ref> (January 29, 1962 – July 31, 2024) was head of the "Political" Bureau of [[Islamism\|Islamist]] terrorist [[Hamas]] from May 2017 until his death. He replaced Khaled Mashal in this position. Before that, he served as Prime Minister of the 5th [[Palestinian Authority]], and after the coup in [[Gaza]], he continued to serve as Prime Minister of the terrorist organization Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, contrary to the decision of the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, who appointed Salam Fayyad as Prime Minister.	+	'''Ismail''' Abd al-Salam Ahmed '''Haniyeh''' (Arabic: إسماعيل هنية), also known by the nickname "Abu Al-Abd";<ref>May 6, 2017, Ynet (Heb.) [https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4958045,00.html]</ref> (January 29, 1962 – July 31, 2024) was head of the "Political" Bureau of [[Islamism\|Islamist]] terrorist [[Hamas]] from May 2017 until his death. He replaced Khaled Mashal in this position. Before that, he served as Prime Minister of the 5th [[Palestinian Authority]], and after the coup in [[Gaza]], he continued to serve as Prime Minister of the terrorist organization Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, contrary to the decision of the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, who appointed Salam Fayyad as Prime Minister.

	Haniyeh was one of its leaders after the elimination of Ahmed Yassin and Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi, and in April 2012 he was also elected to serve as the head of the "political" bureau of Hamas in Gaza, until he was replaced in 2017 by infamous Yahya Sinwar, when he moved to [[Qatar]].		Haniyeh was one of its leaders after the elimination of Ahmed Yassin and Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi, and in April 2012 he was also elected to serve as the head of the "political" bureau of Hamas in Gaza, until he was replaced in 2017 by infamous Yahya Sinwar, when he moved to [[Qatar]].

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