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Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Head of Political Bureau After Sinwar's Killing

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First reported by Ynet · 2 days ago

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Hamas appointed Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau on July 20, 2026, succeeding Yahya Sinwar after his 2024 assassination. Al-Hayya, a hardline leader close to Iran, survived an Israeli assassination attempt and leads Hamas's negotiation efforts. His selection signals continuity in Hamas's militant stance and strategic ties with Tehran.

01Hamas named Khalil al-Hayya head of its political bureau after Yahya Sinwar's 2024 killing.
02Al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, won near-unanimous support over Khaled Mashal in Hamas's Shura Council vote.
03Born in Gaza in 1960, al-Hayya is a veteran leader aligned with Hamas's military wing and Iran.
04He survived a 2025 Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar that killed his son and injured his wife.
05Al-Hayya leads Hamas's negotiation team for ceasefires and prisoner exchanges with Israel.
06His appointment reflects continuity of Hamas's militant policies and close ties to Iran.

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