# Ismail Haniyeh

_Hamas leader (1962–2025)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian politician who served as third chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from May 2017 until his assassination in July 2024. He also served as the prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority from March 2006 until June 2014 and the first Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip from June 2007 until February 2017, where he was succeeded by Yahya Sinwar.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 January 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Al-Shati refugee camp ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P19))
- **Died:** 31 July 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P570))
- **Place of death:** Tehran ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Arab Republic; Occupied Palestinian territory ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P106))
- **Political party:** Hamas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P102))
- **Education:** Islamic University of Gaza ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P69))
- **Spouse:** Amal Haniyeh ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P26))
- **Positions held:** chief manager (6 May 2017 – 31 July 2024); Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (17 March 2007 – 14 June 2007); Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (27 March 2006 – 17 March 2007); member of the Palestinian Legislative Council (18 February 2006 – 31 July 2024) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ismail Haniyeh born?**  
Ismail Haniyeh was born on 29 January 1962 in Al-Shati refugee camp.

**What positions has Ismail Haniyeh held?**  
Positions held by Ismail Haniyeh include: chief manager (2017–2024); Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (2007–2007); Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (2006–2007); member of the Palestinian Legislative Council (2006–2024).

**Where did Ismail Haniyeh study?**  
Ismail Haniyeh was educated at Islamic University of Gaza.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ismail Haniyeh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ismail_Haniyeh) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q152378](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152378) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ayatollah Khamenei welcomed Ismail Haniyeh to his office in 2023 (4) (cropped).jpg by Khamenei.ir (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ayatollah_Khamenei_welcomed_Ismail_Haniyeh_to_his_office_in_2023_(4)_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ismail Haniyeh, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ayatollah Khamenei welcomed Ismail Haniyeh to his office in 2023 (4) (cropped).jpg — Khamenei.ir, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Ismail Haniyeh". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ismail-haniyeh. Retrieved 6 November 2026.