While Iran and Hamas have accused Israel over the killing in Tehran early on Wednesday of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Jerusalem has not commented on the matter.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has instructed ministers to avoid making public statements regarding Haniyeh’s death, however some did so anyway.

Israeli Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu tweeted that “this is the right way to clean the world of this filth. No more imaginary ‘peace’/surrender agreements, no more mercy … The iron hand that will strike them is the one that will bring peace and a little comfort and strengthen our ability to live in peace with those who desire peace. Haniyeh’s death makes the world a little better.”

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli tweeted, “Careful What You Wish For,” accompanied by a video of the Iranian parliament chanting “Death to Israel” during Tuesday’s inauguration while Haniyeh nodded in approval.

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