Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying it was intended to prolong the conflict in Gaza and will complicate talks on resolving the crisis. In an interview with Russia’s RIA state news agency, published on Tuesday, Abbas stated that the killing of Haniyeh was a “cowardly act” and a “dangerous development” in Israeli politics.
Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran last week, in an attack that drew widespread condemnation and threats of revenge from Hamas and other Palestinian factions. The killing has fueled concerns that the conflict in Gaza is turning into a wider Middle East war, with many countries and international organizations calling for calm and restraint.
Abbas told RIA that the assassination of Haniyeh was a clear attempt to prolong the conflict and expand its scope. “There is no doubt that the purpose of Mr. Haniyeh’s assassination is to prolong the war and expand its scope,” he said. “It will have a negative impact on the ongoing negotiations to end the aggression and withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza.”
The Palestinian President also called on the Israeli occupation authorities to abandon their ambitions and stop their aggressive actions against the Palestinian people and cause. He urged Israel to comply with international law and implement the Arab Peace Initiative, which calls for a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East based on the principles of justice, equality, and mutual respect.
Abbas also reiterated his call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip. He emphasized that the Palestinian people will not be deterred by the assassination of Haniyeh and will continue to fight for their rights and freedoms.
The assassination of Haniyeh has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across the Middle East and beyond. Hamas has vowed to avenge his death, and many other Palestinian factions have also threatened to retaliate. The killing has also been condemned by many countries, including Iran, Turkey, and Russia, which have all called for calm and restraint.
In Gaza, thousands of Palestinians took to the streets to mourn the death of Haniyeh and to protest against the Israeli occupation. The funeral procession was attended by many senior Hamas officials, including the movement’s leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.
The assassination of Haniyeh has also raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East. The killing has been seen as a major escalation of the conflict in Gaza, and many countries are worried that it could lead to a wider war.
In an effort to prevent a further escalation of the conflict, many countries and international organizations have been working to broker a ceasefire and to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. The United Nations has been involved in talks with both sides, and many other countries have also been working behind the scenes to try to find a way to end the violence.
However, with the assassination of Haniyeh, it is unclear whether these efforts will be successful. The killing has created a major crisis, and it is unclear how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks.
One thing is certain, however: the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has made it much more difficult to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Gaza. The killing has created a major obstacle to peace, and it is unclear how it will be overcome.
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has created a major crisis in the Middle East, and it is unclear how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks. The killing has made it much more difficult to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Gaza, and it is unclear whether the efforts of the international community will be successful.
One thing is certain, however: the Palestinian people will continue to fight for their rights and freedoms, and they will not be deterred by the assassination of Haniyeh. The struggle for Palestinian independence and self-determination will continue, and it will not be silenced by the Israeli occupation.
In the coming days and weeks, the international community will be watching the situation in Gaza very closely, and many countries will be working to try to find a way to end the violence and to bring peace to the region. However, with the assassination of Haniyeh, it is unclear whether these efforts will be successful.
