Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination | The World

Published 2024-08-07
Israel has repeated that it intends to kill Yahya Sinwar, who's been named the new political leader of Hamas in Gaza.

Professor Simon Mabon from Lancaster University tells The World Hamas' choice of new leader sends a "very strong message".

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