The US Ambassador to the United Nations has stated that the US was not aware of or involved in the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. He called on UN Security Council members to pressure Iran to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel, emphasizing the need to work together to reduce tensions in the region.
Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, according to Hamas and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, with Hamas accusing Israel of the attack. Iran has declared three days of national mourning for Haniyeh, who they claim was targeted in his residence along with an Iranian bodyguard.
The international community has condemned the killing, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Turkey, and Malaysia among those expressing outrage. The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting to address the escalating situation. Israeli ministers have celebrated Haniyeh’s death on social media, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel will make anyone against them pay a heavy price.
Amidst the conflict, two Al Jazeera journalists were killed in Gaza, and the UK and Australia have issued travel warnings for the region. As tensions continue to rise, the need for de-escalation and dialogue between all parties involved is crucial to prevent further violence and instability in the region.
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