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Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new political chief

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.

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Gaza: In a statement released today, the movement said al-Hayya had been chosen to lead its political bureau following the death of Sinwar, describing the former leader as a “martyr.”

Al-Hayya is regarded as one of Hamas’s most prominent political figures from the Gaza Strip and had previously served as deputy head of the group’s political bureau. He has also played a key role in the movement’s political and negotiation efforts in recent years.

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