Hamas Blames Israel for Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran

• Hamas has issued a statement blaming Israel for the assassination of its political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran.
• The statement, translated from Arabic, mourns Haniyeh and describes the attack as a 'treacherous Zionist raid' following his participation in the inauguration of Iran's new president.
• Hamas’s military wing, Qassam Brigades, called the assassination a 'dangerous event' and warned of major repercussions across the region.
• The statement highlights Haniyeh's significant contributions to the Palestinian cause and resistance, and vows that his blood will not be shed in vain.
• Hamas accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of recklessness and warns that the resistance will continue to defend Palestinian land and people.

Source: Al Jazeera