Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated on July 31, 2024, in Tehran, Iran.
He was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s newly-elected president when the incident occurred, believed to be an Israeli strike.
Prior to this event, Haniyeh had been a prominent leader within Hamas, having served as its political chief and been involved in its activities for many years.
His assassination raises concerns about spreading a war involving Iran in the ongoing regional conflict.
