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Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian politician who served as third chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from May 2017 until his assassination in July 2024. He also served as the prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority from March 2006 until June 2014 and the first Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip from June 2007 until February 2017, where he was succeeded by Yahya Sinwar.
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politics · Palestinian politician (c.1962–2024) · politician · head of government · also Ismail Haniyeh, Ismail Haniya, Ismail Abdel Salam Ahmed Haniyeh, Haniyeh
Born 29 January 1962 · Died 31 July 2024 · Q152378
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2026· 2 entries
jpost.com: WATCH: IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, military says
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2024· 22 entries
fact checker rated the claim “This is the same place where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed on July 31.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Video shows moments before Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's death.” False.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Damaged building shows the site of the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh” Misleading.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows site of Ismail Haniyeh's assassination” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “This video shows the location of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination.” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “Iranian media publishes videos from Iranian ballistic missile bases in preparation for response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.” misleading.
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fact checker rated the claim “Israeli intelligence tracked Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh through WhatsApp.” fake.
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fact checker rated the claim “She is the wife of Ismail Haniyeh. She is abusing him on his funeral day.” sarcastic.
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fact checker rated the claim “ON ISMAIL HANIYEH ASSASSINATION: Be prepared to tell the Zionists what the punishment is for shedding the blood of a guest in our home.” misleading.
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India Today rated the claim “This is the last video of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who in his final words appealed to Muslims to help people in Gaza.” False.
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Newsweek: Ismail Haniyeh ‘Moderate’ Comments Spark Anger After Hamas Chief Killed
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Newsweek: Ismail Haniyeh Saved My Life. But I’m Not Grateful
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New York Post: Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in precision strike on his room during visit to Iran
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New York Post: Taking out Ismail Haniyeh was morally necessary, NOT escalation by Israel
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KSAT: Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says
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Associated Press News: Highlights: Hamas political leader Haniyeh is killed in an alleged Israeli strike. Iran says revenge is ‘our duty’
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fact checker rated the claim “A video Shows the Site of Ismail Haniyeh's Targeting in Tehran.” misleading.
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Yahoo: What to know about Ismail Haniyeh, assassinated leader of Hamas' political bureau
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TRT World: Israel assassinates Ismail Haniyeh in Iran: What we know so far
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Died 2024-07-31.
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Yahoo: Ismail Haniyeh Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Did He Make?
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fact checker rated the claim “While Gaza is being destroyed, this is the breakfast of the Great Satan, Haniyeh and Rabbi Meshaal. Today in Qatar, they ate with a fork.” misleading.
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2018· 1 entry
Was placed on United States' list of specially designated global terrorists
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2017· 2 entries
Career landmark: chief manager (2017–2024).
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Hamas changed its core policy, saying it “advocates the liberation of all of Palestine but is ready to support the state on 1967 borders without recognising Israel or ceding any rights
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2010· 2 entries
“We accept a Palestinian state on the borders of 1967, with Jerusalem as its capital, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and the resolution of the issue of refugees.”
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Haniyeh purchased a 2,500-square-metre (0
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2009· 1 entry
The family lived in Al-Shati refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip
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2007· 1 entry
Career landmark: Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (2007–2007).
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2006· 4 entries
Haniyeh strongly objected to the Pope's remarks: "In the name of the Palestinian people, we condemn the Pope's remarks on Islam
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“We will never recognize the usurper Zionist government and will continue our jihad-like movement until the liberation of Jerusalem”
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Career landmark: member of the Palestinian Legislative Council (2006–2024).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (2006–2007).
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2003· 1 entry
Was slightly injured on his hand by an Israeli Air Force bomb attack attempting to eliminate the Hamas leadership
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1997· 2 entries
Haniyeh was appointed to head his office
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And subsequently rose in the ranks of the organization
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1992· 2 entries
The Israeli military authorities of the occupied Palestinian territories exiled him to Lebanon with senior Hamas leaders Abdel-Aziz al-Rantissi, Mahmoud Zahhar, Aziz Duwaik, and 400 other activists
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Was exiled to Lebanon, returning a year later to become a dean at Gaza's Islamic University
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1987· 2 entries
Where he first became involved with Hamas, which was formed during the First Intifada against the Israeli occupation
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Studied at Islamic University of Gaza (1987).
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1962· 2 entries
Born 1962-01-29.
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Or 1963, to parents who were expelled or fled from Al-Jura (now part of Ashkelon) during the 1948 Palestine war
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