According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and the Palestine Information center, Hamas issued a statement on the first anniversary of the martyrdom of commander Ismail Haniyeh (Abu Al-Abed), former head of its political bureau. The movement commemorated his memory and reaffirmed its commitment to resistance and the liberation of Palestine.
The text of the statement reads:
{“and those who are killed in the way of their Lord – for them is their reward and their light.”}
on the first anniversary of the departure of Palestine’s martyr and leader, Commander Ismail Haniyeh (Abu Al-Abed),
A year has passed since the ascent of this great leader… an ascent befitting his stature.
an enduring path marked by struggle, sacrifice, and national partnership across resistance, politics, and diplomacy.
It has now been one year since the assassination of this great national leader-the Martyr of Gaza, Palestine, and Islam-Ismail Haniyeh (abu Al-Abed), former head of Hamas’ political bureau and prime minister. At dawn on Tuesday, July 31, 2024, he was fearful murdered in Tehran by criminals from the Zionist regime.
History has proven that assassinating leaders like him by this occupying regime failed not only to disrupt our struggle but strengthened our movement’s adherence to our people’s rights, national ideals, and principles. It deepened our roots in resistance until such time as this oppressive regime is expelled from our land and holy sites.
The life journey of martyr Ismail Haniyeh was one full of effort; continuous planning; activity across organizational, student-based, public grassroots levels as well as political and military fields-all dedicated to serving his people’s cause from Hamas’ founding following the First intifada in 1987 through all stages: from armed resistance to politics; from prime ministership to leading its political bureau. He confronted occupation wiht steadfast resolve against exile, siege campaigns-and ultimately ascended as a martyr far from home while his heart remained proudly in Gaza. His soul soared over Jerusalem’s sacred places including Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The blood spilled by Abu Al-Abed on Tehran soil-his pure body laid at rest in Doha-and his diplomatic missions throughout Arab and muslim lands stand as living testimony to a life dedicated with tireless jihad toward achieving Palestinian unity; defending immutable rights enshrined under international legitimacy until freedom is realized along with independence & liberation granted for homeland & holy sites alike.
His assassination was no fleeting event but a decisive moment proving again that leaders within resistance remain present at battlefronts personally sacrificing even their children-as had already happened when he lost several descendants before himself making highest sacrifice-to conclude life devoted fully for al-Quds. In doing so he joined ranks alongside founding martyred leaders during “Al-Aqsa Storm.”
With hearts heavy yet filled with love pride loyalty-we commemorate this first anniversary celebrating one great figure-the living martyr symbolizing both Palestine & Ummah alike remembering vividly his melodious recitation from surahs Aal Imran، Tawbah، Anfal;,recalling vibrant mass presence beside him; cherishing timeless words where he declared: “Strongholds will not fall! Bastions will not break! Our positions shall never be seized nor shall Israel ever be recognized.” We remember strongly engraved legacies advancing our nation plus leadership amid pivotal times securing victory over all challenges confidently throughout conflict phases culminating into “Al-Aqsa Storm” toward negotiation efforts ending war & aggression against Gaza Strip.
Loyalty toward martyred leader Ismail Haniyeh calls anew upon us all-our nation Ummah free peoples globally-to mark each August 3 annually as a National & International Day supporting Gaza, Jerusalem, al-Aqsa Mosque prisoners alongside ongoing action preventing genocide starvation among besieged Gazans also demanding end occupation ensuring liberation for Palestinian homeland & people once forever freed!
May God bless Commander Mujahid Ismail Haniyeh-the great Palestinian martyr-and gather all those commanders who took part along persistent journeys advancing our nation amongst prophets, truthful ones martyrs righteous individuals best companions truly belong near highest abode Jannah beside them forevermore!
We solemnly pledge too we shall continue following their path firmly adhering close still guarding land holy sites protecting own people keeping alive aspirations aspiring ultimate freedom ending occupation establishing independent state capital Jerusalem henceforth realized!
