Three Sons of Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Overview
Three sons of Hamas’ most senior political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. The incident has escalated tensions in the region.
Details
- Victims: Ameer, Hazem, and Mohammed Haniyeh
- Location: Near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City
- Hamas Statement: The strike hit a vehicle near a home belonging to the Haniyeh family.
- IDF Statement: Israel Defense Forces claimed that Ameer Haniyeh was a cell commander in the Hamas military wing, while Mohammad Haniyeh and Hazem Haniyeh were military operatives.
Haniyeh’s Response
- Interview: Haniyeh spoke to Al Jazeera and expressed grief over the loss of family members.
- Resolve: He emphasized that targeting leaders’ sons would not break the resolve of the Palestinian people.
- Liberation: Haniyeh vowed to continue the struggle to liberate Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa.
Context
- Conflict: The airstrike occurred amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Casualties: Haniyeh mentioned that 60 members of his family have been killed since the war began.
International Perspective
- Hamas: Considered a terrorist organization by Israel and the U.S.
- Political Faction: Hamas is also one of the two main Palestinian political factions.
- Haniyeh’s Location: He has been based in Qatar for years.
President Biden’s Stance
- Criticism: President Biden criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war policy.
- Cease-Fire Call: Biden urged a cease-fire of up to two months, allowing humanitarian organizations to deliver food and medicine to Gaza.
