Khaled Mashaal

Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote

Hamas’s leadership race remains unresolved, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya seen as likely contenders for the political chief role.

Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire in Gaza City November 12, 2025.
(L-R:) Senior Hamas officials Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya

Hamas completes Gaza voting for general political bureau head, winner to be announced - report

Flags of Hezbollah and Hamas.

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HAMAS TERRORIST KHALED MASHAAL speaks during an interview in Doha.

Mashaal to Al Jazeera Forum: Hamas disarming risks making Gazans ‘easy victims to be eliminated'


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

Hamas leader to travel to Saudi Arabia after three-year absence

Mashaal’s visit is the first since King Salman bin Abdel Aziz came to power following the death of the late King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz.

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

Khaled Mashaal says Israeli election results will boost extremism

Hamas leader says though group not seeking escalation, it will defend itself.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

US condemns Turkey-Hamas ties

Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashal shakes hands with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during a meeting of Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) December 27

FM quick to praise Qatar for kicking out Mashaal, even amid contrary reports whether it happened

Hamas has denied the reports, contending that its relations with Qatar are unchanged and Mashaal is still in the Gulf nation.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

Top German MP: Merkel should condemn Turkey for hosting Hamas official

Ministry says federal government “surprised” about the presence of Khaled Mashaal in Turkey.

Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashal shakes hands with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during a meeting of Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) December 27