Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination

Hamas has appointed Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as the successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sinwar, the architect of the October 7 attack on Israel, has been in hiding since the war began. This appointment is seen as reinforcing Hamas’ radical stance and could complicate ceasefire negotiations. Israel vows to continue pursuing Sinwar, while the move raises concerns about potential escalation in the ongoing conflict. Reuters