Event Brief
Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as overall leader
Filed: Jul 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Summary: Hamas named Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar.
WHO: Hamas
WHAT: Elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar
WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was elected to replace Yahya Sinwar after Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in October 2024.
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