Abbas Condemns Assassination of Hamas Leader

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has criticized the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, stating that it aims to extend the conflict in Gaza. He believes the assassination complicates peace negotiations and impacts efforts to end the aggression and withdraw Israeli troops.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, attributing it to a deliberate effort to prolong the conflict in Gaza.

In an interview with Russia's RIA state news agency, Abbas emphasized that the killing would negatively affect ongoing peace negotiations.

He argued that the move complicates efforts to end the aggression and to facilitate the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.