Politics
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
The Palestinian armed group Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, according to an official statement. This appointment follows the death of Yahya Sinwar,
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