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Who was Ismail Haniyeh?

Name: Who was Ismail Haniyeh?
Uploaded: 2024-07-31T18:06:38+0100
Description: On 31 July, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran. Though not yet confirmed, it is widely speculated that Haniyeh was killed by an Israeli air strike. Born in a Gaza refugee camp, the former prime minister played a central role in the growth of Hamas and in Palestinian politics from a young age.

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Published date: 31 July 2024 18:09 BST | Last update: 3 months 3 weeks ago

On 31 July, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran. Though not yet confirmed, it is widely speculated that Haniyeh was killed by an Israeli air strike.

Born in a Gaza refugee camp, the former prime minister played a central role in the growth of Hamas and in Palestinian politics from a young age.

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