Hamas appoints Khalil al-Hayya as 'political' chief...

Defense and security | Jul 20, 2026, 12:09 PM

Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new political chief. He succeeds Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in October 2024.

The leadership change occurs during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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