### [2026-07-20](/feed/2026/07/20/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, replacing former leader Yahya Sinwar. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-names-khalil-al-hayya-new-leader-statement-says-2026-07-20/)

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