Khaled Meshaal
Coverage of Khaled Meshaal in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group's new chief
Hamas announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as its new political bureau head, succeeding Yahya al-Sinwar. Hayya, a veteran Hamas member and lead negotiator in ceasefire talks with Israel, survived an assassination attempt in Doha and defeated Khaled Meshaal in the leadership contest. Hamas stated the leadership council will dissolve, and Hayya is expected to assume the role next week.