L’ancien président du bureau politique du Hamas, Yahya Sinouar, avait été tué en octobre 2024 par l’armée israélienne dans la bande de Gaza. Sans désigner immédiatement de successeur, le mouvement avait privilégié une direction collégiale, jusqu’à cette élection.

Le Hamas a annoncé lundi que Khalil al-Hayya avait été élu nouveau dirigeant du mouvement islamiste palestinien.

ALBAWABA - Hamas announced on July 20 that Khalil al-Hayya was chosen as the new leader of the Movement's Political Bureau.The Palestinian movement said

Hamas on Monday named senior political leader Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, elevating one of the group's most experienced figures to its top post, Reuters reported.

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Hayya replaces former leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat by Israeli forces in October 2024

Al Hayya succeeds Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza in 2024

Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian group on Monday.