Hamas names news chief — Khalil al-Hayya to succeed Yahya Sinwar killed in October 2024 Israeli strikes

Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief, succeeding Yahya Sinwar.

Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in October 2024.

Al-Hayya previously served as deputy chairman of Hamas.

He won an internal run-off vote against former chief Khaled Meshaal.