Freshly appointed as Hamas’s head, Khalil al‑Hayya faces intensified scrutiny as Gaza’s fragile ceasefire demands a political settlement.
Al‑Hayya had previously served on the five‑man council that led the organization for nearly two years, and his succession marks a return to leadership that traces its roots back to the group’s founding four decades ago.
He has survived multiple Israeli assassination attempts and endured several detentions, yet has also led Palestinian delegations in recent efforts to conclude hostilities in GazaFormerly a key negotiator for ending the conflict, he now faces new responsibilities.
Assuming control amid mounting pressure to cede power, al‑Hayya must navigate a landscape where more than two million Palestinians continue to experience nearly daily Israeli strikes despite the formal ceasefire.
What strategies will the new leader employ to address the realities on the ground?
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