{"id":6688,"date":"2026-07-20T12:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:11:10","slug":"hamas-appoints-dr-khalil-al-hayya-as-new-political-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6688","title":{"rendered":"Hamas Appoints Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya as New Political Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DOHA:<\/strong> The Palestinian group <strong>Hamas<\/strong> has announced the appointment of <strong>Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya<\/strong> as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding <strong>Yahya Sinwar<\/strong>, according to statements reported by Arab media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement marks a significant leadership change within the organization as it continues to operate amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Political Bureau Chief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, Hamas said that <strong>Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya<\/strong> had been elected as the movement&#8217;s new political bureau chief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the group, he will assume the leadership role previously held by <strong>Yahya Sinwar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Time Hamas Figure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born in <strong>Gaza in 1960<\/strong>, Khalil Al-Hayya has been associated with Hamas since the organization&#8217;s establishment in <strong>1987<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, he has held several senior political positions within the movement and has been regarded as one of its prominent leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased Prominence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the report, Al-Hayya became more influential within Hamas following the deaths of several senior leaders, including <strong>Ismail Haniyeh<\/strong>, <strong>Yahya Sinwar<\/strong>, and military commander <strong>Mohammed Deif<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His appointment is expected to shape the group&#8217;s political leadership during the continuing conflict and regional diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Succession Following Yahya Sinwar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamas stated that Al-Hayya succeeds <strong>Yahya Sinwar<\/strong>, who the group says was killed in <strong>October 2024<\/strong> during fighting with Israeli forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israel has previously stated that Sinwar was killed during military operations in Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, with international efforts ongoing to secure ceasefires, humanitarian access, and broader diplomatic 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