The body of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Doha on Thursday from Iran in preparation for his burial on Friday, as shown in videos obtained by CNN. Haniyeh's funeral prayer is scheduled to take place after the Friday prayer at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in the Qatari capital. The burial will follow at the Imam Founder Cemetery in the city of Lusail, according to reports from Hamas and Qatari state media.
A video captured by CNN depicted Haniyeh's wife, known as Umm al-Abed, grieving over the coffin and mourning the loss of her husband. In her emotional tribute, she expressed gratitude to Haniyeh for his unwavering support and strength, stating, 'You strengthened us every day, making us as strong and determined as iron. We owe it all to you.'