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'


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.

Cairo talks: Everyone wants the truce to continue, except Khaled Mashaal

The revelation that Hamas planned to topple Abbas in the West Bank, makes a long-term deal between Israel and Hamas through the PA difficult.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

Palestinians view Mashaal’s role during war as ‘positive’

Some analysts expect Hamas leader’s – and Hamas’s – popularity to revert to pre-Protective Edge levels.

Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal.

Report: Israeli source says Hamas's Mashaal torpedoing long-term truce

Internal Hamas discord reportedly slowing efforts to reach long-term truce; Palestinian delegation members say more talks scheduled for Sunday.

Khaled Mashaal

Mashaal: Hamas is ready to coexist with Jews, but not the occupation

TAU expert: Only point is that Islamist speaks about "1948 occupation."

Khaled Mashaal on Charlie Rose

Abbas: Israel’s goal is to destroy unity government

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas returns to Ramallah from Qatar where he met with Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal.

Mahmoud Abbas