Khaled Mashaal

In first message from new spokesperson, Hamas admits death of Abu Obeida, Mohammed Sinwar

The new terror spokesperson also confirmed the deaths of Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, Muhammed Shabana, and Ra'ad Sa'ad. The IDF killed all the terror leaders within the past year.

The new Hamas spokesperson in front of an ilustrative image of former Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida's coffin.
(L-R:) Senior Hamas officials Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya

Hamas set to elect new terror leader with Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal in pole position - report

A pro-Palestinian protester flies a "Free Palestine" flag an the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colodaro, May 14, 2024; illustrative.

Majority of young American adults 'active in Hamas resistance,' Khaled Mashaal claims

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal addresses an Istanbul conference, December 6, 2025.

Hamas's Khaled Mashaal: We will not disarm, give up control in Gaza, or accept int'l oversight


Hamas denies Mashaal being expelled from Qatar, seeking shelter elsewhere

Arab media reported that the Doha-based Mashaal was considering relocating to Tunisia, Turkey or Malaysia after Muslim Brotherhood leaders expelled from emirate.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

Hamas denies running ‘shadow government,’ says negotiations with Israel not imminent

Denial follows senior Hamas official suggesting direct talks with Israel.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal meet in Doha August 21, 2014

Abbas hints PA close to ending unity agreement with Hamas

PA president reportedly to make announcement regarding deal to Arab League.

Hamas deputy political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh (L) and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Report: Hamas' Mashaal agreed in Doha meeting with Abbas to Palestinian state within 1967 borders

In meeting last month with the emir of Qatar and Mahmoud Abbas, Hamas leader says it wants a full partnership with PA, according to protocol leaked to Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar.

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal holds a press conference in the Qatari capital Doha on July 23, rejecting a cease-fire in the Gaza battles.

Former Balad MK Nafa sentenced to 1 year in prison for Syria trip

Nafa traveled to Syria in 2007 where he met with Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine official Talal Naji; Likud MK Regev: Zoabi is next.

Former Balad MK Said Nafa

NGO asks ICC to indict Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal on war crimes charges

Shurat Hadin alleges that Mashaal is "liable for Hamas’s war crime of execution without due process"; request uses Hamas leader's Jordanian citizenship against him, since Jordan is member of ICC.

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal holds a press conference in the Qatari capital Doha on July 23, rejecting a cease-fire in the Gaza battles.

PA chief Abbas: Hamas leader Mashaal is a liar

Protocol of meeting between Abbas and Qatar emir leaked to Lebanese paper; Abbas allegedly told the emir that Hamas has been working to foil and bring down the PA ever since its establishment.

(L R) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal arrive for a meeting in Doha.

The Mashaal profile

The Mossad brief on Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal indicates a charismatic leader with a distorted perception of reality.

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal holds a press conference in the Qatari capital Doha on July 23, rejecting a cease-fire in the Gaza battles.

Abbas, Mashaal, emir of Qatar hold 'positive' talks in Doha, Palestinians report

PA president, Hamas leader and Qatari ruler discuss ways to end conflict in Gaza, sources in Ramallah say.

(L R) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal arrive for a meeting in Doha.

Hamas's Mashaal says Israel replicating Hitler, carrying out holocaust in Gaza

In interview with Turkish news agency, Mashaal says Hamas will continue fighting Israel until it reaches goals, including lifting of Gaza siege.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.