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Hamas selects chief negotiator as new overall leader

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The militant Palestinian movement Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader.
  • Al-Hayya has served as Hamas's chief negotiator in ceasefire talks with Israel for over 20 years.
  • His appointment follows the recent deaths of previous leaders Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Mohammed Sinwar in Israeli attacks.

The militant Palestinian movement Hamas announced on Monday that Khalil al-Hayya has been selected as its new overall leader. This appointment marks a significant shift in the group's top command following a series of high-profile deaths.

Al-Hayya is a long-standing figure within Hamas, having held a senior position in the movement for more than two decades. Notably, he has been instrumental as the chief negotiator for Hamas during ceasefire discussions with Israel, a role that has placed him at the forefront of diplomatic efforts.

His ascension to leadership comes in the wake of several key Hamas figures being killed in recent Israeli operations. The former Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an Israeli attack in Tehran in July 2024. Subsequently, both Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Sinwar, who took over leadership roles, were also killed in Israeli attacks.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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