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#Hamas appointed Yahya #Sinwar as its new general leader. The announcement comes after the organisation’s previous leader, Ismail #Haniyeh, was assassinated in #Tehran. His appointment as the group’s overall leader represents a major victory for hardliners within the group, especially those who support aligning Hamas with #Iran. However, this is hardly a momentous occasion, as Sinwar was already eclipsing Haniyeh in both popularity and political power. Under Sinwar, the group is unlikely to change directions, but is likely to present a more unified, hard-line front, driving an even harder negotiating position over the release of hostages. Our Head of #MENA Watch, Ahmet Altindal, analyses Sinwar's appointment, and what it means for the group internally, and regionally. #Israel #Gaza #LondonPolitica Read Here: https://lnkd.in/eU9spTzY Image Credit: EPA

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