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Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar as New Leader, Signaling Shift in Gaza’s Political Landscape

IndiaVision Wednesday, 7 August 2024 ()
In a significant development, Hamas has announced Yahya Sinwar as its new leader, replacing Ismail Haniyeh. Sinwar, a prominent figure in the Hamas, resistance group, is known for his hardline stance and military background. Background Yahya Sinwar, 58, has been a key figure in Hamas’s military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. He spent 22 years in Israeli prisons for his involvement in militant activities before being released in 2011. Sinwar’s appointment marks a shift towards a more militant approach, potentially impacting the region’s delicate political balance. Born in a Gaza refugee camp in the early 1960s, Sinwar joined Hamas after it was founded in 1987, gaining a reputation for […]

Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar as New Leader, Signaling Shift in Gaza’s Political Landscape
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News video: Hamas names 7 October architect Yahya Sinwar as its new leader

Hamas names 7 October architect Yahya Sinwar as its new leader 01:03

Sinwar is top of Israel’s most-wanted list for masterminding the 7 October attacks, which left 1,200 people dead and about 250 taken hostage.

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