Hamas appoints Qatar-based negotiator Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

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Hamas has named Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, the Palestinian armed group announced. Al-Hayya, who has been based in Qatar, previously served as the group's chief negotiator. He takes over from Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for Hamas following Sinwar's death.

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