Hamas's newly appointed political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya said in his first video address on the 22nd that the group's immediate priority is a complete halt to Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. He said this includes ending aggression and killings, securing a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, restoring Gaza's ability to receive humanitarian aid and accelerating reconstruction.

2026-07-23

Hamas's newly appointed political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya said in his first video address on the 22nd that the group's immediate priority is a complete halt to Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. He said this includes ending aggression and killings, securing a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, restoring Gaza's ability to receive humanitarian aid and accelerating reconstruction.