Hamas Appoints Senior Political Leader Khalil Al-Hayya as New Chief

Kathmandu. Palestinian group Hamas has appointed its senior political leader Khalil Al-Hayya as its new chief. According to Reuters, Hamas has elevated one of the group's most experienced individuals to the highest position.

Al-Hayya, who has been active in Hamas's political leadership for a long time, has played an important role in ceasefire negotiations with Israel and especially in managing relations with regional allies including Iran.