Hamas names new leader

Yahya Sinwar’s appointment follows the assassination of his predecessor, Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of its political wing, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. The appointment was announced in a brief statement by the Palestinian militant group on Tuesday.

Sinwar has served as the group’s leader inside Gaza since 2017. Israel believes him to be the architect of the October 7...