Chennai: Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday. Palestinian media outlets have reported that Haniyeh’s grandson was also killed in the attack.
Haniyeh confirmed the killings, according to Hebrew media, and said in a statement, “All citizens of Gaza have paid the price with the blood of their children, including my children.”Arabic and Hebrew media reported that al- He was murdered in a vehicle at Shati refugee camp.
It may be recalled that 14 of Haniyeh’s close family members, including his brother and family, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in October 2023. Palestinian media earlier reported that Haniyeh’s granddaughter Roa Haniyeh, a doctor, was also killed in February. Was assassinated in 2024 and his son Hazem Haniyeh was also assassinated.