Pakistan Strongly Condemns Assassination of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh

Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Pakistan has vehemently condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas’ political bureau, in Tehran. The Foreign Office spokesperson expressed profound condolences to Haniyeh’s family and the Palestinian people, condemning all forms of terrorism, including extrajudicial killings.

“We express our sympathies to his family and the Palestinian people,” the spokesperson stated. “Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms, including such extrajudicial killings.”

The spokesperson also articulated Pakistan’s deep concern over the escalating Israeli aggression in the region. “Pakistan is deeply concerned about the growing Israeli adventurism. These actions are a dangerous escalation in an already unstable region and undermine peace efforts,” the statement read.

Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran while attending the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s newly elected president. The assassination, which occurred late at night, targeted Haniyeh and his bodyguard.

Both Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hamas have accused Israel of carrying out the assassination. However, Israel has not yet confirmed or denied these allegations.