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Meeting between senior Hamas official and Witkoff canceled over Israeli pressure, Palestinians say

A planned meeting in Turkey between Khalil al-Hayya and US envoy Steve Witkoff was reportedly called off after Israeli objections; the two previously met in Cairo in October with Jared Kushner ahead of the Gaza ceasefire

Einav Halabi | 11.19.25

Witkoff to reunite with Hamas leader after Cairo meeting to 'keep direct communication'

NYT: U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff plans another meeting with senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya, signaling Trump administration's intent to 'keep a direct line of communication'; the two last met in Cairo, where Witkoff consoled him over his son's death

ynet | 11.15.25

הפגישה האחרונה של מנהיגי חמאס לפני התקיפה בדוחא

Hamas power struggle deepens: 'The dumbest leaders in history?'

As the Gaza war winds down, a rift deepens within Hamas, between its military leadership in Gaza and its political bureau abroad; The two camps clash over ties with Iran, armed resistance, and the group’s future regional role, sparking online clashes.

Einav Halabi | 11.05.25

Hamas leader in Gaza: 'We received guarantees—the war is completely over'

Khalil al-Hayya, head of Hamas’ delegation to the ceasefire talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, declared that mediators and the US provided assurances that the war had ended; added that the deal includes a permanent ceasefire and the opening of Rafah Crossing

Einav Halabi | 10.09.25

Al-Hayya leads Hamas delegation to Cairo: The terrorists he demands released and why he may oppose IDF withdrawal

Khalil al-Hayya, who was seen in video clips for first time since attempted assassination in Doha, will lead the negotiations on behalf of the terrorist organization; A Hamas source told Ynet: 'They demand the release of Barghouti'; He will meet with Trump's advisers and discuss with them the mechanism for releasing the hostages; CNN: The organization is expected to object to the map that was revealed

Sharon Kidron, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.05.25

New footage shows Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya for first time since Israeli strike in Qatar

Senior Hamas figure appears in pre-recorded Qatari TV footage a month after Israeli strike in Doha that targeted group leaders; al-Hayya mourns Gaza’s dead and hails Palestinians’ 'steadfastness'

Lior Ben Ari | 10.05.25

Hamas leader al-Hayya 'poisoned' hostage talks, Herzog says: 'Obstacles must be cleared'

In London, Herzog dismissed criticism of Gaza aid shortages, saying 600 trucks entered in 24 hours and food prices fell; he accused Hamas of diverting supplies and urged Britain to send a fact-finding mission

Itamar Eichner | 09.14.25

Ex-PM Olmert in Al-Jazeera interview apologizes for death of Hamas leader's son in Doha

Former prime minister expressed sorrow over death of son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, and also over the injury of his wife; "Family is a different story," said Olmert, who previously accused the IDF of planning a "concentration camp" in Gaza and warned that Israel is 'close' to committing 'war crimes'

Yuval Karni , Einav Halabi | 09.14.25

הלווייתם של המחוסלים בתקיפה הישראלית בדוחא

Hamas leaders absent from Qatar funeral, Al-Hayya’s wife reported injured in strike

Senior Hamas figures, including Khalil al-Hayya, were not seen at the funeral in Doha for those killed in the Israeli strike; Hamas confirmed al-Hayya’s wife was wounded, while uncertainty remains over the fate of top leaders

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 09.11.25

These are the Hamas leaders that Israel targeted in its attack in Doha, Qatar

These are the senior Hamas figures Israel targeted for assassination in Doha

Deputy of an Oct. 7 architect who has ties to Iran and took over after Sinwar's assassination, the former head of the political bureau who survived an Israeli assassination attempt, the "economic brain" of Hamas, the head of the Shura Council and the only senior official who "made Sinwar sweat": The senior officials who may have been eliminated in Operation Summit of Fire

Einav Halabi | 09.09.25

When Hamas crosses a red line in the Arab world

Analysis: Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya sparks diplomatic backlash in Egypt and Jordan with direct appeals to their citizens, crossing a red line by inciting internal unrest and undermining national efforts to support Palestinians

Lior Ben Ari | 08.01.25

Doha instructs Hamas officials to hand over weapons amid US pressure for a deal, report

Sources claim Qatari demand increases Khallil al-Hayya concern that he could be next IDF target for assassination after warning from Israel's defense minister, prompting him to agree to the latest proposal

Einav Halabi | 07.03.25

Report: Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Qatar, Hamas delegation heads to Cairo

New draft said to include end to the war, complete IDF withdrawal from the Strip and release of all hostages; Palestinian source says terror group is showing 'unprecedented flexibility'

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 04.22.25

Report: Egypt presents new Gaza ceasefire proposal offering release of 8 hostages

Egyptian draft includes 40 to 70 days of calm, resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza; senior Hamas delegation heading to Cairo; Netanyahu meets with US Mideast envoy ahead of summit with Trump

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Washington | 04.07.25

מחבלי חמאס באיזור שחרור החטופים בעזה, ניזאר עוודאלה, חאלד משעל, זאהר ג'בארין, חליל אל-חיה, מוחמד דרוויש

Who runs Hamas now? Inside the secretive leadership after Sinwar

New Hamas leadership includes shadow figure, key liaison to Iran, public spokesman and senior commander behind October 7 massacre, while group’s organizational structure remains intact

Einav Halabi | 03.15.25

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