<p>Thousands of mourners and supporters bid farewell&nbsp;to Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh&nbsp;on Friday in Qatar (Aug 2) following his assassination in Iran's capital Tehran.&nbsp;Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where&nbsp;Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha, a report by the news agency AFP said.</p>

<p>Haniyeh's death&nbsp;was one in a series of killings of senior Hamas figures as the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel nears its 11th month. He had played a key role in mediated talks aimed at ending the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-chief-haniyeh-was-killed-by-bomb-hidden-two-months-ago-in-tehran-guesthouse-746338">Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed by bomb hidden two months ago in Tehran guesthouse: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Hamas and Iran have both accused Israel of carrying out the assassination and have pledged to retaliate against their foe. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the death nor denied it.</p>

<h2><strong>Who attended the funeral?</strong></h2>

<p>Haniyeh's funeral was attended by Khaled Meshaal, who is tipped to be the new Hamas leader. The funeral was also attended by other top officials of the Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.</p>

<p>Speaking at the&nbsp;mosque, where Haniyeh's body was laid for prayers, Meshaal said his death would only make the group more determined to continue its fight for a free Palestine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Who is Khaled Meshaal, set to be the next Hamas chief?</strong></p>

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<p>"Palestine will remain from the river to the sea...and the Zionists (Israel) have no place on the land of Palestine, regardless of how many they kill of us," Meshaal said and pointed out that Haniyeh's death was a big loss to the movement&nbsp;but it would not alter their course.</p>

<p>"Our enemies don't learn the lesson, they have been killing our leaders for over 100 years, what happened? When a leader ascends (to heaven) another leader comes," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Killing of Haniyeh doesn't help truce talks: Biden</strong></h2>

<p>In the United States (US),&nbsp;President Joe Biden said Haniyeh's killing was not helpful to international efforts to secure a ceasefire in the war in Gaza.</p>

<p>"It doesn't help," President Biden told reporters on Thursday when asked if the action ruined the chances of a truce.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Thousands of mourners and supporters bid farewell to Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh on Friday in Qatar (Aug 2) following his assassination in Iran's capital Tehran.

Thousands of mourners and supporters bid farewell to Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh on Friday in Qatar (Aug 2) following his assassination in Iran's capital Tehran. Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha, a report by the news agency AFP said. Haniyeh's death was one in a series of killings of senior Hamas figures as the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel nears its 11th month. He had played a key role in mediated talks aimed at ending the war. Also read | Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed by bomb hidden two months ago in Tehran guesthouse: Report Hamas and Iran have both accused Israel of carrying out the assassination and have pledged to retaliate against their foe. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the death nor denied it. Who attended the funeral? Haniyeh's funeral was attended by Khaled Meshaal, who is tipped to be the new Hamas leader. The funeral was also attended by other top officials of the Palestinian militant group Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Speaking at the mosque, where Haniyeh's body was laid for prayers, Meshaal said his death would only make the group more determined to continue its fight for a free Palestine. Also watch | Gravitas: Who is Khaled Meshaal, set to be the next Hamas chief? × "Palestine will remain from the river to the sea...and the Zionists (Israel) have no place on the land of Palestine, regardless of how many they kill of us," Meshaal said and pointed out that Haniyeh's death was a big loss to the movement but it would not alter their course. "Our enemies don't learn the lesson, they have been killing our leaders for over 100 years, what happened? When a leader ascends (to heaven) another leader comes," he added. Killing of Haniyeh doesn't help truce talks: Biden In the United States (US), President Joe Biden said Haniyeh's killing was not helpful to international efforts to secure a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. "It doesn't help," President Biden told reporters on Thursday when asked if the action ruined the chances of a truce. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar after he was assassinated

<p>After a UN report acknowledged that there were "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during the Oct&nbsp;7 attack by Hamas militants on Israel, another report has revealed harrowing details of abuse faced by Palestinians in Israeli detention centres.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Palestinians in Israeli detention have been subjected to torture including beatings, dog attacks, the prolonged use of stress positions and even sexual assault.</p>

<h2><strong>The UN report</strong></h2>

<p>As per The Guardian, this report has been compiled by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA). It is largely based on interviews of Palestinian detainees who have been released at the Kerem Shalom crossing point since December.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-finds-credible-evidence-of-sexual-violence-including-gang-rapes-during-in-hamas-attack-on-israel-696611">UN finds 'credible' evidence of sexual violence, including gang rapes, during Hamas attack on Israel</a></strong></p>

<p>The report has been "widely circulated" within the UN and was seen by the British publication. According to the UNRWA report, just over 1,000 detainees have been released since December, and another 3,000 remain in Israeli custody.</p>

<p>Its estimates show that since the start of the Gaza war, over 4,000 men, women, and children have been rounded up by Tel Aviv.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: 4 Nations airdrop aid, Gaza suffering persists</strong></p>

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<p>"Detainees reported being taken on trucks to large makeshift 'military barracks' housing 100-120 people each, where they were held, often for weeks at a time, in between periods of interrogation at a nearby location," said the UNRWA document, as reported by the New York Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Methods of ill-treatment</strong></h2>

<p>As per the report, "Methods of ill-treatment reported included physical beatings, forced stress positions for extended periods of time, threats of harm to detainees and their families, attacks by dogs, insults to personal dignity and humiliation such as being made to act like animals or getting urinated on, use of loud music and noises, deprivation of water, food, sleep and toilets, denial of the right to practice their religion (to pray) and prolonged use of tightly locked handcuffs causing open wounds and friction injuries."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-us-airdrops-fresh-round-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-36800-meals-delivered-697053">Israel-Hamas war: US airdrops fresh round of humanitarian aid to Gaza; 36,800 meals delivered</a></strong></p>

<p>"The beatings included blunt force trauma to the head, shoulders, kidneys, neck, back and legs with metal bars and the butts of guns and boots, in some cases resulting in broken ribs, separated shoulders and lasting injuries," it alleges.</p>

<p>"While in an off-site location, several individuals reported being forced into cages and attacked by dogs, with some individuals, including a child exhibiting dog bite wounds on release."</p>

<p>Of the 1,002 detainees released since December, 29 were children as young as six years old. Others included 80 women and 21 UNRWA staff, some of whom had chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s or cancer.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel denies allegations</strong></h2>

<p>Denying the abuse allegations, Israel described them as "Hamas-inspired propaganda". The nation has also named 12 UNRWA staff, who it claims took part in the&nbsp;October 7 attack. It also claims that 450 of the UNRWA's 13,000 workers in Gaza are members of Hamas or other militant groups.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></strong></p>


After a UN report acknowledged that there were "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during the Oct 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israel, another report has revealed harrowing details of abuse faced by Palestinians in Israeli detention centres.

After a UN report acknowledged that there were "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during the Oct 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israel, another report has revealed harrowing details of abuse faced by Palestinians in Israeli detention centres. Reportedly, Palestinians in Israeli detention have been subjected to torture including beatings, dog attacks, the prolonged use of stress positions and even sexual assault. The UN report As per The Guardian, this report has been compiled by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA). It is largely based on interviews of Palestinian detainees who have been released at the Kerem Shalom crossing point since December. Also read | UN finds 'credible' evidence of sexual violence, including gang rapes, during Hamas attack on Israel The report has been "widely circulated" within the UN and was seen by the British publication. According to the UNRWA report, just over 1,000 detainees have been released since December, and another 3,000 remain in Israeli custody. Its estimates show that since the start of the Gaza war, over 4,000 men, women, and children have been rounded up by Tel Aviv. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: 4 Nations airdrop aid, Gaza suffering persists "Detainees reported being taken on trucks to large makeshift 'military barracks' housing 100-120 people each, where they were held, often for weeks at a time, in between periods of interrogation at a nearby location," said the UNRWA document, as reported by the New York Times. Methods of ill-treatment As per the report, "Methods of ill-treatment reported included physical beatings, forced stress positions for extended periods of time, threats of harm to detainees and their families, attacks by dogs, insults to personal dignity and humiliation such as being made to act like animals or getting urinated on, use of loud music and noises, deprivation of water, food, sleep and toilets, denial of the right to practice their religion (to pray) and prolonged use of tightly locked handcuffs causing open wounds and friction injuries." Also read | Israel-Hamas war: US airdrops fresh round of humanitarian aid to Gaza; 36,800 meals delivered "The beatings included blunt force trauma to the head, shoulders, kidneys, neck, back and legs with metal bars and the butts of guns and boots, in some cases resulting in broken ribs, separated shoulders and lasting injuries," it alleges. "While in an off-site location, several individuals reported being forced into cages and attacked by dogs, with some individuals, including a child exhibiting dog bite wounds on release." Of the 1,002 detainees released since December, 29 were children as young as six years old. Others included 80 women and 21 UNRWA staff, some of whom had chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s or cancer. Israel denies allegations Denying the abuse allegations, Israel described them as "Hamas-inspired propaganda". The nation has also named 12 UNRWA staff, who it claims took part in the October 7 attack. It also claims that 450 of the UNRWA's 13,000 workers in Gaza are members of Hamas or other militant groups. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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