Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says

Khalil Al-Hayya has been named Hamas's overall leader by the militant group. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who died in combat with Israeli forces. Al-Hayya, the exiled Gaza chief, became a central figure after Sinwar's death. Ismail Haniyeh was also killed in Iran in July 2024. Israeli officials reported Al-Hayya was targeted in a 2025 attack in Doha.