GAZA CITY (Palestinian territory) – Hamas is in the final stage of selecting a new leader, with two senior figures, Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya, competing for the position, a senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday. The movement recently formed a new Shura Council of over 80 members and an 18-member political bureau to […]
Khalil al-Hayya
Trump Says Gaza Hostages Likely to Be Freed Monday
(Agencies) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Hannity program on Wednesday that hostages held in Gaza will “probably be released on Monday,” following an earlier announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his proposed ceasefire plan in the war-torn enclave. “I am very proud to announce that Israel […]
Israel strikes Doha, targets Hamas leadership; six killed including Khalil al-Hayya’s son
Israel carried out an airstrike on Doha, Qatar, targeting the central leadership of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. Explosions were reported in the Katara area in the afternoon, followed by smoke rising in the sky. The strike marked one of the first-ever Israeli operations on Qatari soil. The Israeli military and Shin Bet security agency […]