Ismail Haniyeh was the top leader of Hamas's political bureau and was one of the most senior officials in the organization, alongside Yahya Sinwar, until his assassination in Tehran on July 31, 2024.
Haniyeh, along with the rest of Hamas's political leadership, was based in Doha, Qatar. After his death, he was replaced as Hamas's leader by Yahya Sinwar.
"He has disappeared for us too and has not made contact," the officials were cited as saying.
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Hezbollah has refrained from officially appointing a successor to Nasrallah, possibly to avoid making his replacement a target for an Israeli assassination, they said.
The deal would have also encompassed the disarmament of Hamas.
Despite initial threats, Iran's reaction to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has been marked by strategic evasion and diplomatic maneuvering, showcasing the regime's focus on its nuclear program.
Salami said that Israeli leaders are in a state of imbalance and tension, anticipating an Iranian response that will be "painful and different from what you expected."
Over 20 US citizens were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 while the leaders of Hamas resided in Doha’s luxurious residencies.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated in a call with the Italian Foreign Minister that Iran's reaction to the Haniyeh assassination is inevitable, though Iran does not seek to escalate tensions.
Kirby wouldn't specify the nature of Iran's readiness or the intelligence behind it, only saying, "We got to be prepared, and we are."
Haniyeh, a senior Hamas leader, was killed on July 31, 2024, in Tehran, Iran, where he was attending the inauguration of Iran's new president.
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