Key facts
- Hamas is nearing the end of its internal elections for its Gaza political chief.
- Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly the leading candidate.
- The position is to succeed Yahya Sinwar.
- Yahya Sinwar was killed in October 2024.
Hamas is approaching the final stages of its internal elections to determine a new head for its political bureau in Gaza. Reports indicate that Khalil al-Hayya is the leading candidate to succeed Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar was killed in October 2024, creating a vacancy at the top of Hamas's political leadership in the Gaza Strip. The internal election process is a crucial step for the organization as it navigates its current operational and political landscape.