00:00Ismail Haniyeh, the top leader of Hamas, was killed in an attack in Tehran, Iran on Wednesday
00:19morning.
00:20This event marks a major victory for Israel and has left the resistance network deeply
00:25affected.
00:27Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has released a statement claiming that Haniyeh,
00:31who served as the chief of their political bureau, was killed in an Israeli strike on
00:36his headquarters in Tehran.
00:38The attack occurred shortly after Haniyeh had participated in the inauguration of Iran's
00:43new president, Massoud Rajavi.
00:47The killing of Haniyeh has prompted strong reaction from Iranian leadership.
00:52Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed revenge against Israel, stating that
00:57they had prepared a harsh punishment for itself.
01:01Khamenei also emphasized that seeking revenge for Haniyeh's death is a considered duty.
01:07Similarly, Mohsen Razei, the former commander of IRGC, has warned that Israel will pay a
01:15heavy price for the assassination.
01:18Ismail Haniyeh's journey to becoming a top Hamas leader is noteworthy.
01:22Born in a refugee camp, he rose through the rank of Hamas to become one of the most prominent
01:27figures.
01:28His death is surely going to have major implications on the organization and the broader geopolitical
01:33landscape of the Middle East.
01:36It's important to note that Israel has not yet officially commented on the killing in
01:41Tehran.
01:42Lack of response from Israeli authorities is adding an element of mystery to the situation.
01:49However, the Iranian authorities have confirmed the attack on Haniyeh's residence in Tehran,
01:56stating that both Haniyeh and one of the bodyguards were killed in the attack.
02:00The IRGC has expressed condolences for the Palestinian people.
02:05This attack also comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region.
02:09Just a day before, there were concerns about a potential war between Israel and Hezbollah
02:13following a rocket attack on Golan Heights.
02:17Israel retaliated by striking Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut, claiming to
02:21have killed a senior commander, who they say was responsible for the attack.
02:25Now, as the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring the developments.
02:31The coming days and weeks may prove crucial in determining the long-term impact of this
02:36attack and on the regional stability of the Middle East.
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