Khalil Al-Hayya Appointed as Hamas’s New Political Leader

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Jul 20, 2026
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Khalil Al-Hayya Appointed as Hamas’s New Political Leader

Hamas has announced the election of Khalil Al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar.

The Palestinian group confirmed the leadership decision on Monday, July 20, 2026. Al-Hayya will serve as the organisation’s senior political leader following an extended period of collective leadership after Sinwar’s death.

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