Khalil Al Hayya: Who is the political veteran chosen to steer Hamas forward

Khalil Al Hayya was elected head of Hamas's political bureau after securing 35 votes in an internal leadership contest. A veteran negotiator, he succeeds Yahya Sinwar and has led Hamas's negotiations on ceasefires and Gaza's future. His election follows Israel's assassination attempts against Hamas leaders and a failed 2025 attack targeting him and other negotiators.