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News India Live, Digital Desk: A very big news is coming out amidst the politics of Middle East and the war going on there. Hamas, which has been embroiled in a war with Israel for a long time, is now preparing for a major change. The news is that Hamas is going to elect its new leader soon.
In the last few months, we saw that Israel targeted senior leaders of Hamas. After big names like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniya, now the biggest question facing the organization is “After all, who will take charge now?”
This election is not just about Hamas, but it will have a direct impact on whether the ongoing war in Gaza will stop further or will flare up further. Let us understand in simple language which horses are running in this race.
Who is leading in the race? (The Top Contenders)
According to the news coming from inside Hamas, there are mainly two-three names which are at the forefront. Every contender has his own unique style.
- Khalil al-Hayya: Player of Diplomacy
The name that is being heard at the top in this list is that of Khalil Al-Haiya. This is a person who was considered very close and trustworthy to Yahya Sinwar. Al-Haiya has been the deputy chief in Gaza and currently leads the talks (Ceasefire Talks) sitting in Qatar.
It is believed that Iran is also responsible for this. If Khalil al-Hayya is elected, it means that Hamas will carry on with both ‘diplomacy and war’. He can become the face of Hamas on the international stage. - Khaled Meshaal: Old experienced face
Khaled Mashal is not a new name for Hamas. He has already taken charge of the organization. Israel has also tried to kill him several times, but he escaped every time. At present, he stays abroad and looks after the political work of the organization.
However, it is said that Mashal’s relations with the military wing (combatants) within Hamas are sometimes up and down because they are a little out of touch with the situation inside Gaza. But his experience makes him a strong contender for this post. - Mohammad Sinwar: Brother’s legacy
One name of Mohammad Sinwar is also being mentioned in hushed tones. He is the brother of Yahya Sinwar and is a major commander of the military wing of Hamas. If Hamas chooses a leader who believes only in ‘one-on-one fighting’, then Mohammad Sinwar may be in the list. But this possibility is slightly less because he is a military commander, not a political leader.
The challenge is not only from Israel, but also from within
It will not be easy for Hamas to take this decision. The organization is going through a very critical phase at this time. On one side there is Israel’s bombing, and on the other side there are the people of Gaza who are in distress. The new leader should be one who can not only take on Israel but can also keep the disintegrating organization together.
Decision may be taken by March
Reports suggest that Hamas does not want to make any haste. Perhaps the picture will become completely clear by the month of March. Till now only an interim committee was taking decisions, but now the world will know who will be the next face to stand before Israel.
One thing is certain, whoever becomes the new leader, his decisions will decide whether peace will return in the Middle East or the smell of gunpowder will become stronger.
