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Huge crowds turn out for Haniyeh funeral after assassination in Tehran

August 1, 2024

Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital for a funeral honoring the leader of the Palestinian party and militant group Hamas. Haniyeh was also the chief negotiator in talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire with Israel. He was killed in an airstrike in Tehran. Iran holds Israel responsible for the killing and has said Israel will regret the move.

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