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Khalil al-Hayya

Khalil al-Hayya

Senior Hamas Leader, Lead Negotiator

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

"The formation of the committee is a step in the right direction." — Hamas statement on NCAG, January 2026

"The continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement... threaten the viability of the agreement." — December 2025

“We call on mediators… and especially… President Donald Trump… to oblig[e] Israel to respect the ceasefire.” — Khalil al-Hayya (Reuters)

Stories

Gaza's first new government in 18 years takes shape

Rule Changes

In Cairo for ceasefire discussions

Hamas governed Gaza since June 2007, but on January 15, 2026, a 15-member committee of Palestinian technocrats met in Cairo—none affiliated with Hamas or the Palestinian Authority. The next day, Trump announced the Board of Peace's leadership: himself as chair, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK PM Tony Blair, Jared Kushner (his son-in-law), special envoy Steve Witkoff, and others. By January 17, Netanyahu's office had declared the arrangement to be 'not coordinated with Israel and contrary to its policy.'

Updated May 21

A commander’s funeral becomes a referendum on Gaza’s ceasefire

Force in Play

Leading Hamas ceasefire messaging; pressing U.S. and mediators to restrain Israel

A senior Hamas commander is killed in a targeted Israeli strike. The next day, thousands pack the streets of Gaza for his funeral, coffins hoisted shoulder-high, flags everywhere, chants loud enough to carry the message: Hamas is still here.

Updated May 15