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Israeli Channel 12 Reports on Ismail Haniyeh's July 31 Assassination in Tehran by Mossad with Bomb in Pillow After AC Malfunction

Dec 28, 2024, 11:53 PM

Israeli Channel 12 has reported new details regarding the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the former head of Hamas, which occurred on July 31 in Tehran. The investigation claims that the Mossad executed the operation by planting a bomb in Haniyeh's guest room, specifically hidden inside his personal pillow. The plan was reportedly in development for months and was timed to coincide with the inauguration of Iran's new president. The operation nearly failed when Haniyeh's air conditioning unit malfunctioned, prompting him to leave his room temporarily. However, the staff managed to repair the AC, allowing him to return before the bomb detonated. This assassination has been described as a complex operation, with Mossad choosing Tehran as the location over other cities like Moscow and Turkey due to geopolitical concerns. Hamas has publicly denied the details released by Israeli sources, calling them lies.