Hamas leader assassinated during airstrikes in Iran residence.

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, had traveled to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Iranian president. However, his presence in the Iranian capital proved to be fatal as he was killed in an airstrike on his home. This tragic news was confirmed by Hamas, who accused Israel of orchestrating the attack. Along with Haniyeh, Fuad Shukr, a senior commander of Hezbollah who was also present in the same building, was also killed according to the Israeli military.

The attack on Haniyeh's home has caused a great loss to his family, with more than 30 members being killed in previous strikes since Hamas launched their attack on Israel last October. The death of their leader has only heightened tensions and concerns that the conflict between Israel and Palestine will escalate even further. The Israeli military has not yet responded to these accusations.

In a statement, Hamas declared Haniyeh a martyr, stating that he died in a "Zionist airstrike" while attending the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new president. The group also extended their condolences to the Palestinian people, as well as the people of the Arab and Islamic nations and all the free people of the world. This news has been met with widespread shock and grief.

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is internationally recognized, condemned Haniyeh's killing as a cowardly act and a dangerous development. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed that a wider war in the Middle East is not inevitable and there is still room for diplomacy. However, the recent events have put a halt to negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Last year's attack by Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths of almost 1,200 people, with around 250 others being taken hostage. The situation has only worsened since then, as Israel vowed to kill Haniyeh and other leaders of the group. With Haniyeh's death, it is uncertain how the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine will be resolved.

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