Bomb That Killed Top Hamas Leader Was ‘Covertly’ Planted Months Prior

The bomb used to assassinate a top Hamas leader this week was “covertly” planted months before it was detonated, officials told CNN and The New York Times.

The killing of Ismail Haniyeh came as a shock to many in the Middle East early Wednesday morning, with the fatal blast taking place inside a heavily guarded complex in Iran.

That complex was reportedly compromised two months prior, however, without the 62-year-old’s knowledge. Officials did not tell the outlets how, exactly, the bomb was smuggled inside the compound’s walls.

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