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.

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(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


Mashaal vows Hamas will not concede land

Exiled leader says Hamas will "never recognize legitimacy of Israeli occupation;" PM spokesman slams terror group as "murderous."

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Mashaal vows to Gaza crowds Hamas will not concede land

Exiled Hamas leader in first visit to Strip tells supporters that the organization will "never recognize the legitimacy of the Israeli occupation" in front M-75 missile model; promises to free prisoners held by Israel.

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Mashaal: First Gaza, then Ramallah, then Jerusalem

Hamas says half a million attend celebration in Gaza Strip; Hamas leader sets sights on "liberating Palestine," Ma'an reports; "Today is Gaza. Tomorrow will be Ramallah and after that Jerusalem, then Haifa and Jaffa."

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Some 200,000 Palestinians expected at Hamas rally

Following hero's welcome of Khaled Mashaal from exile, Hamas leader set to attend rally in Gaza to mark founding of movement.

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Hamas's Mashaal arrives in Gaza for the 1st time

Fatah accepts invite to celebrate 25 years since Hamas's founding in sign of rapprochement between rival Palestinian factions.

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Gaza: Fatah to join Hamas’s 25th anniversary celebrations

Invitation seen as sign of rapprochement between the rival parties; Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal due to visit Gaza for the first time; Fatah spokesman says event celebrates "victories of our people.”

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Hamas seeks to reopen airport in southern Gaza

Hamas ask Egypt for help reopening airport that has been closed since 2001; Mashaal expected to visit Strip for first time.

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Erdogan plans to visit Gaza with Mashaal next week

Turkish prime minister says Hamas leader invited him to join Gaza visit after previously planned trips were cancelled.

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Hamas: We do not support Abbas's statehood bid

Denial comes shortly after Abbas's office says Haniyeh expressed support for effort to upgrade to non-member state.

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Mashaal: I accept a Palestinian state on '67 borders

Hamas leader says he'll move to a peaceful path contingent on the "end of the occupation" and Palestinian statehood.

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