Afghan Taliban say killing of Hamas chief 'a great loss'

Afghanistan's Taliban government said Wednesday the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in neighboring Iran was "a great loss," hailing him as "an intelligent and resourceful Palestinian leader."

"He was successful and left the lessons of resistance, sacrifice, patience, tolerance, struggle and practical sacrifice to his followers," Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement.

AFP