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Hamas Names New Leader — and He Is Closer to Iran
NYT > World News·Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Hamas has named Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. Al-Hayya was the group's Qatar-based chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war. He is seen as closer to Iran than his predecessor.
Why It Matters
The leadership change could shift the direction of Gaza ceasefire talks and affect the broader Middle East conflict that is already drawing in US and Iranian forces.
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