Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar, who was killed during fighting with Israeli forces in October 2024. The Palestinian group announced the leadership change on Monday, marking a significant development as it continues to face military, political, and diplomatic challenges after nearly two years of conflict in Gaza. […]
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Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new chief
Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Hamas on Monday, in a move an analyst says could signal a tougher stance by the group towards disarmament calls. Hayya replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat with Israeli forces in October 2024 as Hamas fought a full-scale, […]
Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as new chief
Hamas announced on Monday that Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of its political bureau. Hayya previously served as the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel. He succeeds Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces. In a statement, Hamas said Hayya was elected to lead the movement’s political […]
Hamas nears selection of new leader amid Gaza conflict
GAZA CITY (Palestinian territory) – Hamas is in the final stage of selecting a new leader, with two senior figures, Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya, competing for the position, a senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday. The movement recently formed a new Shura Council of over 80 members and an 18-member political bureau to […]
Trump Says Gaza Hostages Likely to Be Freed Monday
(Agencies) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Hannity program on Wednesday that hostages held in Gaza will “probably be released on Monday,” following an earlier announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his proposed ceasefire plan in the war-torn enclave. “I am very proud to announce that Israel […]
Israel strikes Doha, targets Hamas leadership; six killed including Khalil al-Hayya’s son
Israel carried out an airstrike on Doha, Qatar, targeting the central leadership of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. Explosions were reported in the Katara area in the afternoon, followed by smoke rising in the sky. The strike marked one of the first-ever Israeli operations on Qatari soil. The Israeli military and Shin Bet security agency […]