Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s killing

 

The selection of Sinwar follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and signals centrality of Gaza within the group.

Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza, as the new leader of its political bureau.

The selection of Sinwar follows Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran on July 31, the Palestinian group said on Tuesday.

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