Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar, allegedly behind a massacre, as new political leader following Haniyeh's assassination.

Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, believed to be the mastermind behind the group's October 7 massacre, as its new political leader. Sinwar's appointment follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the former Hamas leader, in Tehran, which is widely believed to have been carried out by Israel. This decision marks a significant shift towards the hardline faction within Hamas and could increase tensions in the Middle East.

August 06, 2024
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