Paramilitary / Faction Leader Palestinian

Ismail Haniyeh Deceased

Ismail Haniyeh was a senior Palestinian political leader who served as head of the Hamas political bureau until his assassination in Tehran in July 2024. Known for his role as the public political face of Hamas, leading diplomatic outreach while overseeing the movement's governance in Gaza. Recently, he has been commemorated as a martyr alongside other deceased militant leaders, while family members have been killed in ongoing strikes in Gaza. Last updated Jul 8th, 2026

Ismail Haniyeh

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The IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of former Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, in a strike in Gaza on Thursday. Haniyeh served as deputy commander of a Nukhba Force company and directed the infiltration of terrorists into Israel on October 7, including providing operational instructions as Israeli civilians were taken hostage into Gaza. He had recently focused on recruiting new operatives and running Nukhba training.