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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new political chief

Sinwar succeeds Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran following his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president on July 31.

07 Aug 2024 08:06am
Palestinian group Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief. - ( Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP)
Palestinian group Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief. - ( Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP)

GAZA CITY - The Palestinian group Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief.

Sinwar succeeds Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran following his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president on July 31.

Hamas announced this in a statement on its Telegram channel, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported on Tuesday.

Hamas and Iran have accused Israel of assassinating Haniyeh, but Israel’s Tel Aviv has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement.

Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, told AA, "Hamas’ choice of Sinwar as its leader sends a message with significant implications directed to the enemy (Israel) and its allies.” - BERNAMA

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