Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected chairman of Hamas's political bureau, delivered his first public address Wednesday, vowing to continue on the same path as his predecessors until the liberation of Palestine. The speech was reported by Ynet.
Khalil al-Hayya, who succeeded Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas's political bureau chief, made his first public remarks since assuming the role. In the speech, he emphasized continuity of the movement's strategy and called for the liberation of Palestine. The remarks were delivered via a recorded message, according to Ynet.
Al-Hayya's election has drawn support from Iranian officials and other Hamas figures. The Zioneer previously reported on Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf's letter of support, as well as senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan's statement that the election signals continued resistance. Al-Hayya's first speech reinforces that message. The specific context of the speech and its timing were not further detailed.
2 developments
- DevelopingChannel 14's Noam Amir calls for elimination of new Hamas leader al-Hayya
- StrongHezbollah congratulates Khalil al-Hayya on election as Hamas political bureau chief
- DevelopingIranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf sends support letter to new Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya
- DevelopingHamas Official Hamdan: Election of al-Hayya Signals Continued Resistance
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