Hamas issued an official statement on behalf of Khalil al-Hayya, a leader of the organization in the Gaza Strip, who was a target of the Israeli assassination attempt of Hamas officials in Doha. "Al-Hayya led a prayer at the funeral of his son Hammam, in memory of those killed in the treacherous assassination attempt in Qatar," the terrorist organization reported, claiming that the funeral was held "after special security arrangements" - and did not publish any documentation of the senior official.