Militant group Hamas names military commander Yahya Sinwar as new political leader | DW News

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen its top military commander in Gaza as its new political leader. Yahya Sinwar replaces former political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed last week in Iran. Israel believes that Sinwar was behind the October 7 terror attacks and has vowed to kill him ever since.

00:00 Hamas' new leader consolidates military and political power
00:35 DW Jerusalem correspondent Tania Krämer reports on Israel's reaction to the changes in Hamas' leadership

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[mikemcnamara]

Most dangerous job in the world is leading Hamas. 😂

[Agent-cupv]

Sinwar got the job only because no one

[kemowasabi]

Ceasefire? Really? Netanyahu has already taken care of that..

[deybicedric]

Sinwar knows that it's just a matter of time. This planet is too small for him to run and hide. He is just delaying the inevitable.

[slartybarfastb]

Him being a mass killer is a bit of an issue obviously.

[aar]

What hamas leader complicate ceasefire ??? Netanyahus already complicate ceasefire talk....

[-DM]

Israel has a $400k reward for info on this tiny terrorists location.

[MargarineTaterBean]

Im sure his predecessor getting murked in a foreign country by the people he was trying to negotiate with hasn't complicated anything.

[consultant]

Deal man walking his days are numbered!!!

[Blodhelm]

They could always take care of him and negotiate with the next guy, same plan as before.

[gaspernikl]

So they decided to sacrifice Sinwar this time

[AgathaWhispers]

What Middle East country has offered Sinwar asylum as a sign of solidarity? You would think Iran would want a second chance to prove its competence.

[shelleydavis]

🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂❤ 👏 👏 👏 👏 🇵🇸 ♥

This ladys tongue is sticking to her palette😂 anyway, isreal.. RUN

[oyster]

The person who kills the party on other side of the table don't want the work to be done and peace to be achieved.

[mac]

I guess that means he gets to experience more luxury living in Qatar ?

[Jim-hidg]

Is anyone even talking about the Strong possibility Sinwar had Haniyeh removed.Math time:bomb planted in IRAN 2MONTHS....evil versus evil

[jamesdensing]

Since Sinwar is the new leader, then it will be easier for Israel to find him.

[netsiteing]

does he get a pay rise and luxury apartment in Qatar?

[lloydgarth]

That new Hamas leader looks like a zombie.

[LS-uwcc]

HMS accepted ceasefire twice including Isrl plan announced by Bidenyahu but Isrl rejected it. Senwar is no problem. Occupation is.