Politics
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
BBC World News·July 20, 2026·1 min read
Hamas named Khalil al-Hayya, its Qatar-based chief negotiator, as the new overall leader. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. The appointment signals a shift in leadership for the Palestinian armed group amid ongoing regional conflicts.
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