| 1. Ismail Haniyeh's parents were refugees from Askalan, now known as Ashkelon in Israel. |
| 2. 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. |
| 3. His involvement in the protests during his graduation led to his imprisonment by an Israeli military court. |
| 4. After serving time in prison, Haniyeh was deported to Lebanon where he gained significant attention. |
| 5. He became closely associated with Ahmed Yassin, which significantly boosted his position in Hamas. |
| 6. Haniyeh was involved in crucial events during the Second Intifada and faced numerous Israeli military attacks. |
| 7. Elected as the leader of Hamas in December 2005, he played a pivotal role in Hamas's political strategies. |
| 8. In 2018, the US designated Haniyeh as a global terrorist. |
