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.

Who are the most senior Hamas, Hezbollah figures left alive? - explainer

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'


Iran: Hamas leader Mashaal set to visit Tehran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian reports of impending trip by the Qatar-based Hamas leader, but refrains from announcing a set date.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal vows to liberate Palestine, Jerusalem

"A strong Turkey means a strong Jerusalem and Palestine," Mashaal says.

Khaled Mashaal

Hamas leader Mashaal: Current Israeli-Palestinian tensions could lead to 'open conflict'

Exiled leader of terrorist group blames Netanyahu for recent spike in Palestinian terror attacks on Israelis.

Khaled Mashaal

Hamas: Netanyahu is playing with fire by allowing Jews on Temple Mount

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal blames the prime minister for recent Palestinian violence by "turning a national fight into a religious one."

Israeli police officers stand guard on the Temple Mount  compound in Jerusalem's Old City

Mashaal: Hamas tunnels were defensive in nature, Israel imposed war on Gaza

In a wide-ranging interview with Vanity Fair magazine, the Hamas leader said Mohammed Deif was still alive.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

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