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


Jordan rejects Hamas leader's request to visit, calling him 'unwelcome' in the kingdom

“The decision to prevent Mashaal from visiting Jordan is now politically motivated,” the sources said.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal speaks during an interview with Reuters in Doha

What terrorists mean when they condemn terror

The Jerusalem Post

Hamas leader says group wants to free terror mastermind Barghouti

Mashaal praises the current “intifada” and calls on the Palestinian Authority to halt security coordination with Israel.

Jailed Fatah official Marwan Barghouti

Hamas’s Mashaal: ‘Jerusalem intifada’ will continue

Speaking during visit to South Africa, Hamas leader says the “Jerusalem intifada” will continue until "Palestinians achieve freedom and the land returns to Palestine and its people.”

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

South Africa hosts Hamas leader Mashaal, prompting angry protest by Israel

Mashaal met with South African president Jacob Zuma.

Khaled Mashaal and Jacob Zuma

Report: Hamas summons Palestinian factions to discuss terms of ten-year truce with Israel

The terms of the truce would include the freeing of Palestinian militants, the construction of a floating port as well as the easing of the blockade on Gaza.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal (R) chats with Ahmed Jibril, head of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC).

Mashaal: Israel-Hamas truce talks have been positive, but still no deal

Hamas politburo chief told London-based newspaper that one of the mediators in the talks is former British premier Tony Blair.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal (L) meets with Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman

Report: Iran furious at Hamas' warming ties with Saudis, cancels delegation's visit to Tehran

Huffington Post Arabic quotes sources as saying Khaled Mashaal's visit to the Kingdom deeply angered Iranian leadership.

Khaled Mashaal

Analysis: Saudi outreach to Hamas part of wider effort against Iran

By building ties with Hamas, Riyadh might reduce tensions with Brotherhood allies and make it harder for Iran to present itself as the region's main defender of Palestinian resistance.

Saudi King Salman

Hamas official sees 'breakthrough' in Saudi relations after Mashaal visit

Meetings between Hamas leader and Saudi King Salmon have marked a "clear shift in relations" with the Saudis, Salah Bardawi says.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal speaks during an interview with Reuters in Doha