The most prominent Arab and international reactions to the assassination of Haniyeh | News

Several countries have condemned the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, warning of the repercussions of the incident on the future of the region.

Here we review the most prominent Arab and international reactions after Haniyeh's martyrdom in Tehran:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

• Iran mourns its partner in sorrows and joys, the leader of the Palestinian resistance, the martyr of Jerusalem, Ismail Haniyeh.
• Iran will defend its territorial integrity and honor and make the terrorist invaders regret their cowardly acts.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani:

• The competent authorities are still investigating the dimensions and details of Haniyeh's assassination.
• The blood of the Mujahid who is fighting for liberation from the clutches of the Zionist occupiers will never go in vain.
• Haniyeh's martyrdom in Tehran will strengthen and deepen the close relationship between Tehran, Palestine and the resistance.

Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

• The State of Qatar condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of the head of the political bureau of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.
• The assassination of Haniyeh is a heinous crime, a dangerous escalation, and a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law.
• The assassination of Haniyeh and Israel's targeting of civilians in Gaza will lead to the region sliding into violence and undermine the chances of peace.

• Haniyeh is one of the great resistance leaders who bravely stood up to the American hegemony project and the Zionist occupation.
• Haniyeh's martyrdom will increase the determination and stubbornness of the resistance fighters in all resistance arenas to continue the path of jihad.

Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

• We condemn in the strongest terms the assassination of Haniyeh.
• What happened is an escalating crime that will lead to more tension and chaos in the region.

Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

• What happened in Tehran was a despicable assassination aimed at extending the war from Gaza to the regional level.
• The assassination shows that “the Netanyahu government has no intention of achieving peace.”

Russian Foreign Ministry:

• Haniyeh's assassination is a completely unacceptable political assassination.
• The operation will lead to further escalation of tensions.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

• We strongly oppose and condemn the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh.
• The ceasefire must be stopped as soon as possible to avoid further escalation and confrontation.
• China always advocates resolving regional disputes through negotiation and dialogue.

• The assassination of Haniyeh is a heinous terrorist crime and a flagrant violation of international law.
• The assassination of Commander Haniyeh is a huge loss for the nation at a critical stage in the confrontation with Israel.

• Haniyeh's martyrdom is a great loss to the nation.
• The continuation of the crimes of the Zionist regime will make the region more unstable.

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

• Haniyeh's death makes the world a little better.
• This is the right way to clean up the world.. No more imaginary peace and surrender agreements, no more mercy for these people.
• The iron hand that will strike them is the one that will bring peace and a little comfort and enhance our ability to live in peace with those who desire peace.