Turkey denounces ‘heinous’ assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh
Date
7/31/2024 9:56:34 AM
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Türkiye's Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation of the "heinous" assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the prominent Hamas Political bureau chief. The ministry's statement expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the Palestinian people, highlighting their immense sacrifices in the pursuit of peace and the establishment of their own state. The statement emphasized the gravity of the situation, reflecting on the hundreds of thousands of martyrs who have given their lives for this cause.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry's statement also criticized the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that the assassination of Haniyeh reveals a lack of genuine intention to achieve peace. This act, according to the statement, further demonstrates Israel's ongoing hostility and undermines efforts toward a resolution in the region.
Moreover, the ministry warned that if the international community does not take decisive action to address the situation, the region could face even more severe conflicts. Türkiye called for greater global intervention to halt Israel's actions, which it views as exacerbating tensions and potentially igniting broader regional disputes. The ministry reaffirmed Türkiye's steadfast support for the Palestinian cause, stressing its commitment to advocating for justice and peace for the Palestinian people.
In addition to the condemnation, the Foreign Ministry noted that Haniyeh's assassination is indicative of a broader strategy to expand the conflict beyond Gaza, potentially destabilizing the region on a larger scale. The Palestinian resistance group Hamas confirmed early Wednesday that Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted his residence in Tehran. Iranian state television corroborated these reports, adding that an investigation into the assassination is currently underway and that the findings will be released in due course.
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