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Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Leader, Vows to Continue Previous Path
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
What happened
Khalil al-Hayya was appointed Hamas's new leader in October 2024 after Yahya Sinwar's assassination. In his first speech, al-Hayya pledged to continue Hamas's established path toward Palestinian liberation, emphasizing strategic continuity during a challenging period for the group.
- 01Khalil al-Hayya became Hamas's leader two days ago after Yahya Sinwar's killing in October 2024.
- 02Al-Hayya vowed to continue Hamas's previous strategic path toward Palestinian liberation.
- 03Hamas announced al-Hayya's appointment ensures operational and strategic continuity.
- 04Al-Hayya is a senior figure who led Hamas's political negotiations over the years.
- 05The organization faces a complex period but remains committed to its long-term goals under al-Hayya.
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