Yahya Sinwar, the Gaza Strip chief, was appointed as the new political leader of Hamas on Tuesday, following the assassination of the former leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran.
In a statement, Hamas declared, "The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announces the selection of leader Yahya Sinwar as the head of the political bureau of the movement."
The decision to designate Sinwar as the political leader conveys a resolute message to Israel, signifying the movement’s unwavering commitment to resistance, as emphasized by a senior Hamas official.
"The assassination of Haniyeh, who believed in reaching a ceasefire agreement and a prisoner exchange deal, leads Hamas to choose a leader who manages the battle and resistance against the enemy," the official further elaborated.
