General strike in occupied West Bank following Haniyeh’s assassination

The Palestinian National and Islamic Forces have declared a general strike across the occupied West Bank in response to the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran. 

The Wafa news agency reported that the group mourned Haniyeh's death in a statement, emphasising that "this cowardly assassination will not break the will and steadfastness of the Palestinian people, but will instead increase their determination and resolve to continue fighting for their rights and national principles until they achieve freedom and independence".

Streets across the West Bank are empty, and shops have been closed in solidarity with the assassinated Hamas leader.