Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group Hamas named its Qatar-based chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, as its new overall leader. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
Hamas announced that its Qatar-based chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, would become the group's new overall leader. The appointment finalizes a leadership transition that had long been anticipated within the organization.
Al-Hayya succeeds Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. Al-Hayya has long played an active role as the group's representative in ceasefire negotiations.
The appointment follows an election process conducted under wartime conditions. Observers are closely watching how the new leadership might influence ongoing negotiations and the wider regional balance.
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