” Pakistan condemns Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s killing in Tehran attack ” | Express News Pro

Pakistan has strongly condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas’ political bureau, in Tehran. 

The Foreign Office spokesperson expressed deep condolences to Haniyeh’s family and the Palestinian people, condemning all forms of terrorism, including extrajudicial killings.

“We express our sympathies to his family and the Palestinian people,” the spokesperson stated. 

“Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms, including such extrajudicial killings.”

The spokesperson also expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the increasing Israeli aggression in the region. 

“Pakistan is deeply concerned about the growing Israeli adventurism. These actions are a dangerous escalation in an already unstable region and undermine peace efforts,” the statement read.

Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran while attending the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s newly elected president. 

The assassination was carried out late at night, targeting Haniyeh and his bodyguard.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hamas have both blamed Israel for the assassination. 

However, Israel has not yet confirmed or denied these allegations.