The terrorist group Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar as its new leader, according to Reuters. Sinwar replaces Ismail Haniyeh, who previously led Hamas’ political bureau. Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran’s capital Tehran last week. Sinwar has been the chief of Hamas in the Gaza Strip since 2017. He is widely considered, along with Mohammed Deif, the military chief of Hamas who was assassinated by Israel last month, to be a key architect of the October 7 attack on Israel that sparked the current conflict in Gaza. Sinwar’s appointment comes at a crucial time, as the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information emerges.
