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Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalil al-Hayya Issues Inaugural Statement on Gaza Ceasefire

Jul 22, 2026 09:07 AM CT Gaza Strip Hamas,Gaza,political leadership,ceasefire,demands

Summary

Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas's political bureau, has issued his first official statement. He emphasized the movement's priority to halt the bloodshed in Gaza and restore dignified living conditions for the population. This political shift signals Hamas's current diplomatic posture regarding the ongoing conflict and potential ceasefire negotiations.

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Hamas's new leader delivers statement Newly elected Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has delivered his first statement as the head of the political bureau of the movement. The Gaza-born leader named stopping the bloodshed in Gaza and restoring a dignified life for its people among Hamas's current top...

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