Several governments considered the killing to be contrary to international law and international humanitarian law. This view was particularly taken by Iraq,[44] and Oman.[45] The Iraqi government strongly condemned the "aggressive" operation, calling it a violation of international law and a threat.[46] The Afghan government's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid praised Haniyeh as an "intelligent and resourceful Muslim leader" who made significant sacrifices. He stated that the Taliban-run administration considers it both an Islamic and humanitarian duty to defend Hamas.[47] Egypt's foreign ministry said that the assassination of Haniyeh indicates that Israel has no political will for a ceasefire.[48] Qatar, where Haniyeh regularly resided, strongly condemned the assassination describing it as a "heinous crime, a dangerous escalation, and a blatant violation of international and humanitarian law."[49] Its prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani asked "How can mediation succeed when one side assassinates negotiator on other side?"[50] The Jordanian foreign ministry condemned the killing and expressed condolences to the Palestinian nation and the relatives of those killed in the attack.[51] In Lebanon, Hezbollah offered condolences without directly attributing blame to Israel, suggesting that the incident would bolster the determination of Iran-aligned groups to confront Israel.[52] In Yemen, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, president of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee, condemned the attack, calling it "a heinous terrorist crime and a flagrant violation of laws and ideal values".[25]
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the assassination and said that Beijing is "deeply concerned that this incident may lead to further instability in the regional situation".[53] In the United States, a White House spokesperson acknowledged that they had seen reports of Haniyeh's death but declined to provide any immediate comments.[54] U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he did not think a wider war in the Middle East was inevitable and further added that this will resolve in a diplomatic fashion, adding that the United States would assist Israel if it were attacked.[28] The German government called for "maximum restraint" and de-escalation.[55] The Malaysian government condemned the assassination and called for dialogue.[56] The Pakistani government condemned the assassination and warned against Israeli "adventurism in the region".[57] Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov condemned the assassination, calling it an "unacceptable political murder".[58] Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin "strongly condemned" the killing that would hinder peace across the region.[59] The President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, condemned the assassination.[60] The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, condemned the killing of his ally and "brother" Haniyeh, stating that the attack was to disrupt the Palestinian cause, and that "Zionist barbarism will not reach its goals."[61] The Turkish foreign ministry condemned the "heinous" assassination, stating that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "has no intention of achieving peace".[62]
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