Journalist Daniel Amram reports that Hamas is conducting elections for a successor to former leader Yahya Sinwar, with security prisoners also casting ballots. Amram described the development as 'unfathomable' three years after the October 7, 2023 massacre.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the Hamas leadership election process, including Sunday's report that Khalil al-Hayya won the Gaza Shura Council vote in the race to succeed Yahya Sinwar. The current report from journalist Daniel Amram indicates that the election process is ongoing, with security prisoners also voting from prison. Amram, a prominent Israeli journalist, called the situation 'unfathomable' in light of the October 7, 2023 massacre, three years on. The report is based on a single source and remains unconfirmed. The broader Hamas leadership election has been closely watched, with the final result expected in the coming days. The participation of security prisoners, if confirmed, would mark a notable development in the internal Hamas process.
2 developments
- DevelopingHamas Set for Second Round of Leadership Vote Between Mashal and Al-Hayya
- StrongHamas publishes photo of Muhammad Ra'fat Salama alongside former leader Yahya Sinwar
- DevelopingHamas awaits Israeli elections amid stalled Phase 2 talks, disappointed with Iran
- DevelopingHamas-affiliated commentator: Sinwar expected six-month campaign after Oct. 7, not war of destruction
Source and signal
- Internal intake