Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s new leader?

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Hamas appointed Khalil al-Hayya, a founding member known for pragmatism and resilience, as its new leader. He survived a targeted Israeli attack in Doha last year, which claimed the lives of several, including his son, underscoring his high-profile status within the organization.

Hamas on Monday named Khalil al-Hayya, one of the founding members of the Palestinian militant group, as its new leader. Hayya is seen as a respected and pragmatic Hamas veteran “who doesn’t get carried away easily”. Last year, he survived an Israeli attack in Doha targeting the Hamas leadership which left several people dead, including one of his sons.