23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

He is being remembered not only as a regional statesman, but also as a steadfast ally of the Palestinian people and the only Arab leader to physically break the crippling siege on …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Khalil al-Hayya Ascends as Hamas Chief Amid Leadership Reshuffle

In a strategic shift, Khalil al-Hayya, a seasoned figure within Hamas, has ascended to leadership, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed in an Israeli operation in 2024. Al-Hayya,…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, according to a statement. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Khalil al-Hayya: Strategic Appointment in Hamas Leadership

In a significant leadership change, Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya, a founding member of the group, as its new leader. His selection is viewed as a strategic move given his re…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Member, Injures Civilians

An Israeli airstrike has resulted in the injury of at least 14 individuals in Gaza City, intensifying the longstanding conflict between Israel and Hamas. This incident highlights t…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?

Al-Hayya’s election on Monday follows the killing of the previous leader, Yahya Sinwar, by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip in 2024. Sinwar had taken over after the Israeli assas…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?

After the assassination of former chief Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, Hamas has been managed by a five-member leadership council, of which al-Hayya was a member. His main competito…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza's Response to Hamas Leadership Shift

The election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new leader of Hamas has elicited a spectrum of responses among Gaza's residents. While some perceive the leadership change as politically sig…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

Khalil al-Hayya’s election as the new head of Hamas is far more than the filling of a position left vacant by war. Decided by a single vote after nearly two years of collective lea…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election

Al-Hayya won an internal election against former Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal this week. For many, the announcement was overshadowed by more immediate concerns, notably a …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

An Israeli air strike has killed six members of one family in Gaza City, according to local medics. Video footage showed the family's apartment on fire overnight in the wester…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six Amid Truce in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has inflicted further sorrow on Gaza City, claiming the lives of a family of six amidst a nominal ceasefire. The al-Masri family fell victim to an Israeli bomb…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Strategic Impact of Khalil al-Hayya's Ascension in Hamas

Khalil al-Hayya's appointment as Hamas leader comes at a pivotal moment, marked by a fragile ceasefire in Gaza yet sustained tensions with Israel. Al-Hayya, notable for surviving I…

15 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Family Amid Fragile Ceasefire

An Israeli air assault on an apartment in central Gaza has resulted in the deaths of three family members, including a father, mother, and their six-year-old daughter. This attack,…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say

An Israeli air strike on a post belonging to Gaza's Hamas-run police force has killed at least seven people, including a senior officer, health and police officials say. Witne…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Rejects UN Claims of Obstructing Gaza Aid Efforts

Recent allegations from a United Nations official have raised concerns over the interference of Hamas in humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza. The UN Deputy Special Coordinator fo…

12 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern QatarHe was 74. A charismatic figure with a friendly demeanor, the father Emir assumed the reins of power in 1995. Regarded a…

10 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

The killing of Palestinian aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on Tuesday has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Gaza Strip, where for many…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Dissolves Governance in Gaza, Paves Way for Technocracy

In a marked political shift, Hamas has dissolved its governing committee in Gaza, aiming to replace it with a technocratic committee. After nearly two decades of exercising control…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli opposition signal foreign policy change in style, but not substance

None of the three main opposition figures – former military Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Bennett, both former prime ministers – offered attendees at Reichm…