Watch: Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau

Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movement’s most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership as Gaza continues to face what the group describes as Israel’s genocide.

Middle East Eye takes a look at this development:

Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movement’s most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership as Gaza continues to face what the group describes as Israel’s genocide. pic.twitter.com/SZkAR11wgy

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