Politicians across the divide slam killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh
Published on: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By: FMT
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang are among those condemning the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
PETALING JAYA: Politicians from across the divide have reacted with outrage to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, with Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang among those condemning the Hamas leader’s assassination.
In a Facebook post, Hadi conveyed PAS’s condolences to Haniyeh’s family.
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"May he be rewarded with a martyr’s blessings at Allah’s side. The whole world must condemn cowardly Israel, which is not only behind this attack, but also the ongoing war crimes in Gaza," he said.
Meanwhile, Lee said the assassination in Tehran, Iran, showed a "blatant disregard for international law and the principles of sovereignty.".
“Such actions not only escalate regional tensions but also violate the norms of conduct and the protection of human rights.
"The use of extrajudicial measures to target individuals, regardless of their affiliations, sets a dangerous precedent and compromises efforts toward peace and stability in the region," he said on Facebook.
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Lee also called on the United Nations to condemn the assassination and assist in the investigation so that it can be concluded swiftly and openly.
Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning, according to Hamas, which described the strike as a "severe escalation" that would not achieve its goals.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also confirmed the death of Haniyeh hours after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for the country’s new president, and said it was investigating.
Haniyeh had been the face of Hamas’s international diplomacy amid the war raging in Gaza, where three of his sons were killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Bersatu leader and former foreign minister Saifuddin Abdullah also expressed shock and dismay at Haniyeh’s death and condemned Israel for the attack, adding that he had once spoken through voice chat with the Hamas leader during his time in the ministry.
In a post on Facebook, Amanah president and agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu also said he had "received news of Sheikh Ismail Haniyeh’s passing and return to his Creator as a martyr."
Meanwhile, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan urged Muslims to perform funeral prayers in absentia for Haniyeh and special prayers on Aug 3 in conjunction with Palestinian Solidarity Day.
In a statement, Takiyuddin warned that this development could significantly escalate the ongoing conflict in the region, making it increasingly difficult to reach a resolution.
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