India, July 31 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Khalil Al-Hayya has emerged as one of the most influential figures in Hamas after being elected as the group's new political leader in July 2026.

His appointment comes at a critical time, with Hamas reportedly agreeing in principle to a US-backed framework that includes the phased disarmament of armed groups in Gaza.

A longtime Hamas official and chief negotiator in ceasefire talks, Al-Hayya has spent decades shaping the group's political strategy and regional diplomacy.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Who is Khalil Al-Hayya?

Khalil Al-Hayya is the newly elected head of Hamas' political bureau and one of the group's longest-serving leaders. A founding member of Hamas, he joined the org...