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Hamas has officially announced Khalil Al Hayya as the new head of its political bureau. He succeeds Yahya Sinwar, whom the group described as a "martyred leader."
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Mr. Sinwar was the key planner behind the October 7 attack on Israel in 2023. He took over the leadership after Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran in July 2024. Mr. Sinwar passed away in Gaza in late 2024 following a search by the Israeli military.
Who is Khalil Al Hayya?
Mr. Al Hayya is a well-known veteran leader of the group. Here are some key facts about the new political leader:
Experienced Diplomat: He is widely seen as the group's most influential figure living abroad. He led negotiating teams during ceasefire talks in Egypt and Qatar. Gaza Native: Born in the Gaza Strip, he is a founding member of the group from the 1980s and was a close student of its late spiritual leader, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. Highly Educated: He earned a doctorate in Islamic studies from a university in Sudan in 1997.A Key Figure in Regional Peace Talks
Mr. Al Hayya has been at the center of diplomatic efforts to bring peace to the region. He recently led the negotiating team in Egypt and Qatar to support international peace plans and secure ceasefires.
Like many leaders in the region, he has faced personal hardships. Mr. Al Hayya has survived several assassination attempts. Over the years, he has lost many close family members, including his wife, his eldest son, and other children to military strikes.
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