Hamas Leader’s Funeral to be Held in Tehran, Burial in Doha
Tehran, Iran – The Palestinian militant group Hamas has announced that the funeral of its hamas-political-chief/” title=”Yahya Sinwar Elected New Hamas Leader After Haniya Assassination”>political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, will be held in Tehran, Iran, before his body is flown to Doha, Qatar, for burial.
Haniyeh was reportedly killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on his residence in Tehran, where he was attending the inauguration of the new Iranian president. While Hamas has publicly blamed Israel for the attack, Israel has not yet issued a statement. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the attack, stating that Haniyeh and one of his guards were killed.
The funeral procession, expected to draw large crowds of mourners, will take place in Tehran. Following the ceremonies, Haniyeh’s body will be transported to Doha, where he will be laid to rest in the Imam’s Cemetery in Lusail after Friday prayers at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque.
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The death of Ismail Haniyeh, a significant figure in Hamas and Palestinian politics, is likely to have far-reaching consequences. [Elaborate on Haniyeh’s role in Hamas, his political influence, and potential scenarios that might unfold following his death. You can refer to resources like the Council on Foreign Relations, the Middle East Institute, etc. Include links to your sources].
