Hamas head Ismael Hanyiah was killed by an explosive under the house in which he was, reports the New York Times who cites several officials, including Iranians.
The information goes against the communication of Hamas and the Iranian media, who claimed that the 61 -year -old man had been killed by an “aerial projectile”.
“The explosive was even hidden under the house two months ago. The building is however supposed to be under the protection of the body of the Islamic revolution guards of Iran, “said the American newspaper.
It is also explained that the bomb, which used artificial intelligence, had only to explode in the room when it would be there again.
The assassination strengthened tensions in the Middle East. Iran and its allies prepare their response. While demonstrations have formed in Tunis, Amman, Rabat .. and in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.