According to an Israel Hayom report, the pro-Iranian faction within Hamas is gaining influence, and Khalil al-Hayya is a candidate to head the organization.
An Israel Hayom report indicates a shift in Hamas's internal balance of power, with the pro-Iranian camp strengthening. Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas figure based in Qatar and a close associate of former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, is reportedly a leading candidate to head the organization. The development, if confirmed, could signal tighter coordination between Hamas and Iran, with potential implications for regional dynamics and ceasefire negotiations. No further details or official confirmation have been published.
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