Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ismail Abdulsalam Ahmed Haniyeh |
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| Hometown | Egyptian-occupied Gaza Strip |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Controversy | Detained by Israel; imprisoned during First Intifada |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Islamic University of Gaza |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Arabic Literature (1987) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Amal | ||||
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Family
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| Spouse | Amal | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Hamas |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Ismail Haniyeh's parents were refugees from Askalan, now known as Ashkelon in Israel. | |
| In his youth, Haniyeh worked in Israel to support his family and was the leader of the students’ council for the Muslim Brotherhood from 1985 to 1986. | |
| His involvement in the protests during his graduation led to his imprisonment by an Israeli military court. | |
| After serving time in prison, Haniyeh was deported to Lebanon where he gained significant attention. | |
| He became closely associated with Ahmed Yassin, which significantly boosted his position in Hamas. | |
| Haniyeh was involved in crucial events during the Second Intifada and faced numerous Israeli military attacks. | |
| Elected as the leader of Hamas in December 2005, he played a pivotal role in Hamas's political strategies. | |
| In 2018, the US designated Haniyeh as a global terrorist. |
