In a tragic turn of events, three sons of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The attack also claimed the lives of several other family members, including Haniyeh’s grandchildren.
Ameer, Hazem, and Mohammed Haniyeh were targeted near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City by the Israel Defense Forces, who identified them as “Hamas military operatives” involved in terrorist activities.
Despite this devastating loss, Haniyeh issued a defiant statement, vowing that the deaths of his family members would not weaken the resolve of the Palestinian people. He expressed his determination to continue the fight for the liberation of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa, emphasizing that over 60 of his family members have been killed since the conflict in Gaza began.
It is worth noting that Hamas is designated as a terrorist organization by both Israel and the United States, yet it remains a major political faction in Palestine. Haniyeh himself has been based in Qatar for years, where he leads the group’s politburo.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with no sign of respite in sight. As the world watches the violence unfold in Gaza, the casualties continue to mount on both sides, leaving behind a trail of destruction and heartbreak.
