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UNSC to hold urgent meeting over Haniyeh's assassination

The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting after the assassination of Hamas head Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday.

July 31, 2024

The UN Security Council is set to hold an urgent session on Wednesday over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Russia, which currently holds the presidency of the Security Council, said the meeting will take place at 4 pm local time.

The emergency session was requested by Iran and supported by Russia, Algeria, and China.

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SOURCE:AA

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