Hamas official says group in final stage of choosing new chief

Hamas recently completed the formation of a new Shura Council of more than 80 members, a consultative body largely composed of religious scholars, as well as a new 18-member political bureau, the official said. Since the war in Gaza began after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Israeli forces have killed several Hamas leaders, including two former chiefs. "The movement has completed its internal elections in the three regions and has reached the final stage of selecting the head of the political bureau," the official said...