Event Brief
Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as political chief
Filed: Jul 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Khalil al-Hayya takes over as Hamas political chief after an insider election, signaling continuity, experts say.
WHO: Khalil al-Hayya; Hamas; Jaser AbuMousa
WHAT: Khalil al-Hayya is elected to lead Hamas's political bureau as political chief.
WHEN: Jul 26, 2026 at 8:49 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was elected in a secret insider election that took months to unfold.
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