Ismail Haniyeh Killing: Here's how world reacted to assassination of Hamas Chief

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in a coordinated Israeli airstrike in Tehran. The political leaders who joined the international community were key figure in ceasefire negotiations for Gaza.

Tel Aviv has not officially shared details about attack, but vowed to dismantle Hamas. The attack garnered global condemnation from various countries and is likely to dent peace efforts.

As Iran declared three days of national mourning and vowed retaliation against Israel, this is how world reacted to the assassination.

Pakistan

Pakistan strongly condemned assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, criticizing the timing coinciding with Iran’s presidential inauguration.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concerns about rising Israeli actions in the region, viewing them as a dangerous escalation that threatens peace efforts.

Australia

Amid the condemnations, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles slammed Ismail Haniyeh’s past actions and also called for ceasefire to prevent further conflict.