Iran condemns Israel’s assassination of Hamas leader Al-Arouri

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (YPA) – Iran on Tuesday condemned Israel’s “despicable” move of assassinating the deputy head of the Hamas political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, as well as two commanders of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the Hamas armed wing, in a drone strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut.

“By committing such a crime, Israel once again proved that its fragile foundations have been based on (acts of) terror and crimes,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani in a statement.

Kanaani extended condolences to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the Palestinian people and al-Arouri’s family.

He warned that Israel and its supporters would be responsible for the consequences of the new “Israeli” adventurism.

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