Hamas appoints Khalil al-Hayya as ‘political’ chief
Hamas announced on Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya as the head of the terrorist organization’s political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in October 2024.“The Islamic Resistance Movement [Hamas] announces the election of the mujahid [jihadist] brother Khalil al-Hayya as head of the movement’s political bureau, succeeding the martyred leader Yahya Sinwar,” the terrorist group said in an official statement posted to Telegram.In May, Hamas elected al-Hayya as its leader in the Gaza Strip.…
Hamas announced on Monday the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in October 2024. Al-Hayya, who previously served as Sinwar's deputy and was elected Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip in May, has maintained close ties with Tehran and has been based primarily in Qatar since before the October 7, 2023, attacks. Hamas stated, "The Islamic Resistance Movement [Hamas] announces the election of the mujahid [jihadist] brother Khalil al-Hayya as head of the movement's political bureau, succeeding the martyred leader Yahya Sinwar." He has also led Hamas's negotiating team in ceasefire talks with the United States.
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