Khalil al-Hayya

Hamas announced that Khalil al-Hayya has been chosen to head the group’s political bureau, replacing Yahya Sinwar. The process was conducted under intense secrecy amid fears of Israel and a wave of assassinations targeting the organization’s senior leadership.

Hamas announced a slate of leadership changes in Gaza, the West Bank, and abroad. According to assessments, choosing Khalil al-Hayya to lead Gaza could boost his chances of being appointed head of the terrorist organization’s political bureau.