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China responds to Hamas leader's death

2024-07-31

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Source: CCTV Military

July 31st, local time

Hamas Political Bureau Leader

Ismail Haniyeh

Killed in attack in Tehran, Iran

My Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaks out

We firmly oppose and condemn assassinations

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Deeply concerned about regional situation

On July 31, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference.

A reporter asked: The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas issued a statement that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli air strike in his residence in Tehran, the capital of Iran. What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' comment on this?


Lin Jian said that we are paying close attention to the relevant incident.We firmly oppose and condemn assassinationsWe are deeply concerned that this incident may lead to further destabilization of the regional situation. China has always advocated resolving regional disputes through negotiation and dialogue. Gaza should achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire as soon as possible to avoid further escalation of conflicts and confrontations.

Hamas vows revenge on Israel

On July 31, local time, Hamas said in a statement that Haniyeh was killed in an attack at his residence after attending the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President Massoud Pezerhizzian in Tehran. Hamas claimed that the assassination was carried out by Israel.

Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas member, said:Hamas is an institution and an ideology that will not be affected by the assassination of any leader. Hamas is waging an open war to liberate Jerusalem and is prepared to pay any price.

Sami Abu Zuhri also said,haNia assassination is a "serious escalation", intended to destroy Hamas and the will of the Palestinian people, but will not achieve its goal.

Moussa Abu Marzouq, a member of the Hamas political bureau, said:This "cowardly act" will be punished

Palestinian factions condemn assassination

On July 31, local time, Palestinian President Abbas issued a statement strongly condemning the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh. He said,The assassination was a cowardly act and a dangerous development

In addition, Hussein Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh. He said,Assassination is a dangerous escalation

Iran's Foreign Ministry: Relations with Palestine will become stronger

On July 31, local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Kanani issued a statement on the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh.

Kanani said,Haniyeh's killing will strengthen the unbreakable ties between Iran, Palestine and the resistance

In addition, a spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee announced on the same day that the committee would hold a special meeting on the attack on Haniyeh in Tehran, the capital of Iran.

The Israeli military has not yet commented

After the news of Haniyeh's assassination came out, some analysts on Iranian state television immediately pointed the finger at Israel.

The Israeli military has not yet commented on Haniyeh's assassination. The Israeli government usually neither admits nor denies the assassination activities of Israeli intelligence agencies overseas.