Hamas leadership change
Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind recent attacks in Israel, as its new leader, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Iran. Sinwar is a hardliner close to Iran and has an iron grip on Hamas' rule in Gaza.
Key Points
- Yahya Sinwar appointed as new leader of Hamas
- Sinwar is a hardliner close to Iran
- Sinwar replaced Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Iran
- Sinwar has an iron grip on Hamas' rule in Gaza
- Sinwar has been in hiding since recent attacks in Israel
Pros
- Yahya Sinwar has experience in leading Hamas in Gaza since 2017
- Sinwar has worked to build up Hamas' military capabilities
Cons
- Sinwar's appointment comes after recent attacks in Israel that resulted in casualties