Killing of Hamas political chief is completely unacceptable political murder, says Russia

The Russian Foreign Ministry has described the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh as completely unacceptable political murder. 

“This is an absolutely unacceptable political murder, and it will lead to further escalation of tensions,” RIA cited Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov as saying.

Last week the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Israel's war objective to destroy Hamas in Gaza as a precondition for a ceasefire is unachievable. 

“In my opinion, and many of my colleagues share this point of view, it is an unrealistic task to eradicate the organisation which exists, which has enough capabilities and enough support, including in the Muslim world,” said Lavrov. 

He also expressed support for the Palestinian cause and promised to “continue to help restore the Palestinian unity”.