Hamas has officially selected Khalil al-Hayya as the new chairman of its Political Bureau, filling the vacancy left by Yahya Sinwar.
A former deputy to Sinwar, al-Hayya narrowly defeated Khaled Mashal by a single vote in internal elections.

In this video, we examine the rise of Khalil al-Hayya, his survival of a major strike targeting senior leadership in Doha, his ties to Iran, and the critical decisions facing Hamas moving forward - including disarmament, regional alliances, and the future of Gaza.