Türkiye's AK Party condemns ‘Zionist’ assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

By Gizem Nisa Cebi

ISTANBUL (AA) – Türkiye's Justice and Development (AK) Party on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Palestinian resistance group Hamas’ political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

The party condemned the attack that took place in the Iranian capital of Tehran, with its Deputy Chairman and spokesperson Omer Celik describing it as a "Zionist assassination."

"We condemn the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, one of the leading figures in the Palestinian cause, in Tehran in a Zionist assassination," said Celik on his social media account X.

Haniyeh, a prominent Palestinian leader, was reportedly targeted while in Iran, prompting widespread condemnation from many quarters.

Describing the impact of Haniyeh's assassination, Celik said: "Haniyeh was martyred while fighting for the Palestinian people and homeland as a result of the attackers' assault. This assassination once again shows that the Netanyahu government is a network of genocide and massacre."

The assassination has stirred significant political and social reactions, with many viewing it as a severe blow to the Palestinian cause.

Celik concluded his statement with a resolute message of solidarity with the Palestinian people: "The rightful cause of our brotherly Palestinian people will defeat these murderers sooner or later."

The incident highlights the region's ongoing tensions and the volatile situation surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.