# Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

- Published: 2026-07-20T14:02:31Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T18:03:07Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx25nzkyj50o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.

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