Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new leader after run-off with Khaled Meshaal
Summary
Hamas has chosen Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli army in 2024. Al-Hayya won the leadership position in a vote against Khaled Meshaal.Key Facts
- Khalil al-Hayya is the new leader of Hamas.
- He takes over after the previous leader, Yahya Sinwar, died in October 2024.
- Sinwar was killed by the Israeli army in Gaza.
- Al-Hayya was a deputy chairman of Hamas before becoming the leader.
- He won the leadership race in a run-off vote against Khaled Meshaal, a former Hamas political leader.
- The leadership change was decided internally by Hamas members.
- Hamas is a Palestinian political and militant group based in Gaza.
- The new leadership aims to guide Hamas after recent conflicts and losses.
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