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Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new leader after run-off with Khaled Meshaal

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Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader following the death of Yahya Sinwar in October 2024. Al-Hayya, a former deputy chairman, won an internal runoff ballot against former political leader Khaled Meshaal.

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Hamas has selected Khalil al-Hayya to lead the organization, replacing Yahya Sinwar who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last October. The appointment followed an internal election process in which al-Hayya, who previously served as deputy chairman, competed against Khaled Meshaal, a former Hamas political leader. Al-Hayya emerged victorious in the runoff vote to assume the top position within the Palestinian group.

Written by Bell Data Intelligence · based on reporting by Al Jazeera.Read the original ↗
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