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POLITICSJul 20 · 15:48 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEFleur Hargreaves

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

Khalil al-Hayya was elected as the new head of Hamas' political bureau with 35 votes, defeating Khaled Meshaal. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in 2024, and succeeds an interim council. Israel attempted to assassinate Hayya in September 2025, drawing international condemnation.

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