Waleed Haniyeh, a Hamas Nukhba operative and nephew of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, was buried Friday in Gaza amid celebratory gunfire and chants of 'Khaybar Khaybar ya Yahud.' The funeral included calls for confrontation with Israel. He was likely killed in recent Israeli operations, though his burial suggests either his body was released or he was buried by family after death in combat.
Waleed Haniyeh, a Hamas Nukhba operative and nephew of former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, was buried in Gaza today. The funeral featured celebratory gunfire and chants of 'Khaybar Khaybar ya Yahud' — a reference to a 7th-century battle between Muslims and Jews that militant groups invoke as a slogan of defiance. The chants included calls for an Israeli Apache helicopter attack, indicating continued militant bravado even amid ongoing operations.
Haniyeh was likely killed during recent IDF operations in Gaza, part of the campaign against Hamas infrastructure following the October 7, 2023 attack. His status as a Nukhba operative — Hamas's elite force that led the October 7 assault — underscores the high-value target elimination efforts. The funeral procession, with gunfire and anti-Israel slogans, reflects continued mourning and defiance among Hamas supporters.
No official IDF or Hamas confirmation of his death has been published. The report originates from the Abu Ali Express channel, which covers Palestinian affairs. The Zioneer has not previously reported on Waleed Haniyeh's death; this is a new development.
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