After the assault of Hamas on October 7 in Israel, now the focus is on the leadership structure of the militant organization, and the question arises who will be the next Hamas chief after the death of Yahya Sinwar?
Concern regarding the leader of Hamas
The death of Palestinian politician Yahya Sinwar has created a potential power vacuum, and now, after his death, whoever comes to fill the position will be heavily influenced by the war.
Yahya Sinwar is often referred to as the Face of Evil because he was the mastermind behind the turmoil of October 7, as mentioned in a report by The New York Post.
Sinwar was killed in a routine ground operation in southern Gaza on Wednesday by Israeli Defense Force troops patrolling Rafah.
The Israeli Defense Forces fired a tank round into a building following their encounter with the Hamas militants, and later the body of Yahya Sinwar was found in the wreckage, as per the New York Post.
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This incident marked a significant moment because Yahya Sinwar played a crucial role in the recent operation of Hamas, and his death left a gap in the leadership of the group.
Senior vice president for research of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Hamas expert Jonathan Schanzer stated that Hamas is presently experiencing internal chaos.
He also shared that the leaders who could take control are shrinking and the organization is facing challenges to stabilize its leadership.
About Yahya Sinwar
The de facto leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was leading Hamas from February 2017 onwards. He became the acting chief of Hamas in July following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
His leadership was based on aggression rather than diplomacy, as he was the important person to shut down peace talks with Israel, and Sinwar also claimed that Hamas was very close to eliminating the Jewish state, as specified in the New York Post.
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Among the few candidates who can become the leader of Hamas is the brother of Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Sinwar, is one of the most senior commanders of its military wing. According to reports, he may take over the leadership of the terror group.
Mohammed Sinwar is also one of the main targets of Israel. Khalil Al Hayya is the top negotiator of Hamas and also a close deputy to Yahya Sinwar. Experts are saying that if he becomes the leader, then Hamas may follow the path of diplomacy. Some other names are also there, like Khaled Meshaal, who served as the leader of Hamas from 2004 to 2017, the spokesperson of Hamas Hussam Badran, and Mohammad Shabana, who is one of the top leaders of the military of Hamas.
FAQ
What happened after the death of Yahya Sinwar?
The death of Palestinian politician Yahya Sinwar has created a potential power vacuum, and now, after his death, whoever comes to fill the position will be heavily influenced by the war.
Who can be the next leader of Hamas?
Mohammed Sinwar, Khalil Al Hayya, Khaled Meshaal, Hussam Badran, and Mohammad Shabana can be the next leaders of Hamas.
Concern regarding the leader of Hamas
The death of Palestinian politician Yahya Sinwar has created a potential power vacuum, and now, after his death, whoever comes to fill the position will be heavily influenced by the war. Yahya Sinwar is often referred to as the Face of Evil because he was the mastermind behind the turmoil of October 7, as mentioned in a report by The New York Post.
Sinwar was killed in a routine ground operation in southern Gaza on Wednesday by Israeli Defense Force troops patrolling Rafah.
The Israeli Defense Forces fired a tank round into a building following their encounter with the Hamas militants, and later the body of Yahya Sinwar was found in the wreckage, as per the New York Post.
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This incident marked a significant moment because Yahya Sinwar played a crucial role in the recent operation of Hamas, and his death left a gap in the leadership of the group.
Senior vice president for research of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Hamas expert Jonathan Schanzer stated that Hamas is presently experiencing internal chaos.
He also shared that the leaders who could take control are shrinking and the organization is facing challenges to stabilize its leadership.
About Yahya Sinwar
The de facto leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was leading Hamas from February 2017 onwards. He became the acting chief of Hamas in July following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. His leadership was based on aggression rather than diplomacy, as he was the important person to shut down peace talks with Israel, and Sinwar also claimed that Hamas was very close to eliminating the Jewish state, as specified in the New York Post.
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Among the few candidates who can become the leader of Hamas is the brother of Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Sinwar, is one of the most senior commanders of its military wing. According to reports, he may take over the leadership of the terror group.
Mohammed Sinwar is also one of the main targets of Israel. Khalil Al Hayya is the top negotiator of Hamas and also a close deputy to Yahya Sinwar. Experts are saying that if he becomes the leader, then Hamas may follow the path of diplomacy. Some other names are also there, like Khaled Meshaal, who served as the leader of Hamas from 2004 to 2017, the spokesperson of Hamas Hussam Badran, and Mohammad Shabana, who is one of the top leaders of the military of Hamas.
FAQ
What happened after the death of Yahya Sinwar?The death of Palestinian politician Yahya Sinwar has created a potential power vacuum, and now, after his death, whoever comes to fill the position will be heavily influenced by the war.
Who can be the next leader of Hamas?
Mohammed Sinwar, Khalil Al Hayya, Khaled Meshaal, Hussam Badran, and Mohammad Shabana can be the next leaders of Hamas.
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