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Washington PostMar 29
Three Sons of Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike
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The Facts
Three sons of one of the most senior Hamas leaders, Ismail Haniyeh, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday, confirmed by both Hamas and the Israeli military.
The three sons — Hazem, Amir, and Mohammad — were reportedly killed by a drone strike on a vehicle in Gaza's northern Al-Shati refugee camp. Haniyeh said "some of [his] grandchildren were" killed too.
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Haniyeh's sons were legitimate targets in Israel's existential struggle against Hamas. The strike has no connection to the current cease-fire talks, since the terrorist group's military leadership, not the political wing, is pulling the strings. Hamas' military leaders don't want a deal but rather Israel's total surrender to all its demands. So long as Hamas maintains its practice of violence with no end goal, Israel will continue to combat the enemy and defend its land.
Pro-Palestine narrative
The ruthless killing of Haniyeh's sons and grandchildren is a blatant Israeli attempt to undermine negotiations. It is certainly no coincidence that the assassinations were executed as Hamas was about to respond to Israel's so-called cease-fire proposal. However, the regime is mistaken to believe that Hamas will abandon its demands. As Israel continues to violate international law against the Palestinian people, the struggle against the bloody, US-backed Gaza incursion will continue.
