Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination sparks protests across West Bank
Protests in the West Bank against the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Head Heniyye in Iran, West Bank, July 31, 2024 (AA Photo)
The assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has ignited protests in several areas of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
In Ramallah, Palestinians gathered in streets and neighborhoods, marching with Hamas and Palestinian flags.
Protesters in Iran’s capital, Tehran, condemned the assassination, chanting slogans against Israel.
Similar demonstrations took place in Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus, Tulkarm, Salfit, Jenin, Tubas and Qalqilya.
Protesters frequently chanted, “There is no god but Allah, Haniyeh is His beloved servant,” “revenge,” and “O Yahya Sinwar, stand firm, we will take our revenge.”
In response to the assassination, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared a one-day mourning period.
