Hamas Forms Interim Committee Amid Leadership Vacancy

Hamas is selecting a new leader after internal elections in three regions.
Israel killed Yahya Sinwar and two Hamas leaders, creating vacancies.
An interim five-member leadership committee based in Qatar is overseeing the process.
Voting includes members from Gaza, the West Bank, and external leaders, including prisoners.
New leader must balance US/Israel disarmament demands and resistance from the Ezzedine Al-Qassem Brigades.
Leadership will serve a one-year transitional period after elections.

Politics | Conflict | Leadership

Israel | Gaza | Qatar | West Bank

Yahya Sinwar

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