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Hamas Leadership Crisis

Updated 2026-07-16 16:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Following the assassination of several key leaders, Hamas is holding a leadership run-off between Khalid Meshaal and Yahya al-Hayya. The process is expected to be completed next week.

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Al Jazeera

Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya

Israeli assassinations of several key leaders force Hamas to find new head, a process expected to be completed next week

2026-07-16 15:44 UTC