Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says
Summary
Hamas has appointed Khalil Al-Hayya as its new overall leader following the deaths of previous leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh during ongoing conflict with Israel.
Key Points
- Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader.
- Khalil Al-Hayya replaces Yahya Sinwar, killed in combat with Israeli forces in 2024.
- Al-Hayya was the exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator of Hamas.
- Ismail Haniyeh, another top Hamas leader, was killed in Iran in July 2024.
