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Hamas Elects Lead Ceasefire Negotiator as New Political Bureau Chief
Jul 20, 2026 07:11 AM CT
Gaza Strip
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Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya, its lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. This internal leadership shift centralizes the group's diplomatic and military coordination under a single figure directly engaged in conflict resolution efforts. The move may streamline decision-making regarding potential ceasefires but also consolidates power within the faction's hardline negotiating team.
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Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. “The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil al-H...
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