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Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile, Hamas official says

The missile that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh struck him "directly", Hamas deputy chief in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya told reporters at a press conference in Tehran today, citing witnesses who had been with Haniyeh in Iran.

As a result of the missile strike, windows, doors and walls in his room were destroyed, Hayya added.