Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Abbas Announces National Mourning For Haniyeh's Death


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RAMALLAH, July 31 (KUNA) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced a state of national mourning and flag lowering on Wednesday, on the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Abbas referred to the assassination as a "cowardly act", calling on the Palestinian people to stay resilient in the face of the Israeli occupation.
In the West Bank, Palestinians went on a full strike in all cities, towns and camps, closing shops and different state bodies.
Protests broke out in Ramallah, Naples and Al-Khalil, condemning the assassination of Haniyeh. (end)
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