Ismail Haniyeh
F- Birthday
- May 8, 1963
- Age
- 62
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $4M
About
Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian politician who served as the third chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from May 2017 until his assassination in July 2024. He was a prominent figure within Hamas, a Palestinian Sunni-Islamist fundamentalist organization that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. Haniyeh also served as the prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority from March 2006 until June 2014. His political career was largely defined by the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and Hamas's role in it.
Career Timeline
Prime Minister of Palestine
Became Prime Minister after Hamas victory, intensifying conflict.
Hamas Controls Gaza
Hamas seized control of Gaza, leading to blockade and further conflict.
Chairman of Hamas Bureau
Became chairman, solidifying his leadership role in Hamas.
Assassination
Assassinated by Israeli forces, ending his political influence.
Impact on Gaza
Remains a controversial figure, symbolizing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
