Hamas is preparing to hold internal elections for its new political bureau head, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashaal as leading candidates. Hayya is favored due to his popularity in Gaza and involvement in West Bank operations, and his platform supports maintaining armed confrontation with Israel. The election aims to resolve internal disagreements about Hamas's future strategies and regional ties.
New footage shows Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya in Qatar for the first time since an Israeli strike targeted him, during which his son was killed and his wife wounded. Al-Hayya spoke about Palestinian sacrifices and resilience, following other Hamas figures who appeared publicly after similar attacks in Doha. The strikes are part of ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas.
Israel has threatened 'enemies everywhere' following a strike against Hamas in Qatar, where Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya survived an attack on his villa amid ongoing tensions and indirect ceasefire negotiations.
