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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan extends condolences over Hamas leader’s death
He said the IEA administration considered it an Islamic and humanitarian obligation to defend Hamas and condemn the atrocities perpetrated by Israel.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid early Wednesday described slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as an “intelligent and resourceful Muslim leader” who made great sacrifices.
He said the IEA administration considered it an Islamic and humanitarian obligation to defend Hamas and condemn the atrocities perpetrated by Israel.
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan once again strongly requests influential parties, especially (from) the Islamic and Arab world, to do their best to stop the Zionist invasion and atrocities in the region,” Mujahid said on X.
Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran after attending the inauguration of Iran’s new president early Wednesday.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assassination but suspicion quickly fell on Israel, which has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other leaders of Hamas over the group’s October 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw some 250 others taken hostage.
In a statement issued by the IEA around midday Wednesday, the authorities said “it was with profound sorrow that we received the news of the martyrdom of Dr. Ismail Haniyeh.”
The IEA also stated that “Haniyeh was a distinguished, wise, and resolute Palestinian leader who made significant sacrifices in his successful struggle and Jihad, fulfilling his commitment in this manner.”
The Islamic Emirate also stated that Haniyeh has “left behind a legacy of resistance, selflessness, patience, perseverance, struggle, and practical sacrifice for his followers.”
The IEA extended its condolences to Haniye’s family, the leadership of Hamas, and “the Mujahideen who continue to resist the Zionist invaders.”
Once again the Islamic Emirate authorities condemned “the atrocities, bombings, and genocide perpetrated by the Zionist regime against Palestinian Muslims as egregious crimes against humanity.”
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will continue providing its essential health services to the people of Afghanistan.
In a post on X, the organization, referring to Afghanistan’s health needs, said that over the past year it has been active in various health sectors across the country, ranging from maternal and child care to emergency response, as well as the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis and severe injuries.
According to MSF, its teams over the past year have been present at a range of health facilities, including neonatal intensive care units, operating theatres, surgical centers, and specialized tuberculosis treatment wards, where they have delivered life-saving services to patients.
The organization stressed that it will continue ensuring the provision of health services, particularly for needy families and vulnerable communities in remote areas of Afghanistan.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, currently run by diplomats of the previous government, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Tokyo after the end of January 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made after consultations with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with Japanese authorities, and in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The embassy added that after January 31, all of its political, economic, cultural, and consular activities will be halted until further notice.
Currently, Shaida Abdali is serving as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan.
Sadin Ayyıldız, Chargé d’Affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Kabul, held a courtesy meeting with Zakir Jalali, the Second Political Deputy of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the start of his mission.
The Turkish Embassy in Kabul said in a post that the meeting included mutual exchanges of views on bilateral relations.
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