Protest held in Greece over the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
Protesters chanted slogans against Israel, condemning the assassination of the Hamas leader. Speeches at the rally highlighted the potential for increased conflict in the Middle East, attributing deliberate intent to Israel's actions.
Signs reading "Murderer Israel" were displayed, and the protest concluded without incident.
Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh in Iran
Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iran's new President, Masoud Pezeshkian. On the morning of July 31, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reported an attack on Haniyeh's residence in Tehran. Both Iran and Hamas blamed Israel for the assassination, while Israeli officials declined to comment.
Haniyeh has led Hamas' Political Bureau since May 6, 2017, succeeding Khaled Meshaal.
