Khalil al-Hayya

Report: US Adviser involved in talks met with Khalil al-Hayya

According to the report, Aryeh Lightstone met with the Hamas leader as part of the talks to disarm the organization.

Over son’s death

Fatah’s Jibril Rajoub offers condolences to senior Hamas official

Jibril Rajoub, a senior Fatah official and head of the PA Soccer Association, calls Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya to offer condolences following the death of his son, Azzam, in an IDF strike.

Gaza report:

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son succumbs to injuries

Gaza-based journalist reports death of Azzam al-Hayya, after father Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas terrorist, denies son's death.

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya denies son's death

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says son severely wounded, not killed, in IDF strike on Gaza City.

Hamas elections:

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza, while Zahar Jabarin and Khaled Mashal were assigned senior positions. Reports say roles already exist and no major leadership change has taken place.

Hamas nearing decision on new leader

Hamas is nearing a decision on its new leader, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya vying for the role.

Archterrorists running for Hamas leadership role

In the coming days, a new leader for Hamas is expected to be elected, with the organization not ruling out the possibility of a new candidate emerging.

Hamas begins secret vote to replace Sinwar

Hamas begins its secret leadership vote to replace Yahya Sinwar, with Khalil Al‑Hayya and Khaled Meshaal leading the race, according to Reuters.

Gaza ceasefire talks

Turkey hosts Hamas delegation in Istanbul

Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Hamas officials in Istanbul to discuss Gaza ceasefire compliance and next steps in the Gaza Peace Plan.

Cairo:

Top Hamas officials discuss efforts to locate hostages' bodies

Senior Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss Gaza escalation, ceasefire terms.

Report:

Witkoff plans meeting with chief Hamas negotiator

The New York Times reports that US envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Hamas’s Khalil al-Hayya, architect of Oct. 7, to discuss Gaza ceasefire, despite Hamas’s terror designation and criticism from Israeli and American officials.

Turkey coordinating its position with Hamas leadership

Turkish military intelligence head meets Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, discussing next stages in Gaza ceasefire.

Hamas official:

'Al-Aqsa Flood' sparked global awakening against Zionism

In Al Jazeera interview, Khalil al-Hayya says October 7 was 'natural result' of 77 years of 'occupation' and calls for global action against Israel's leaders.

Hamas claims it can't find hostages' bodies

Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya claims terror group not managing to locate hostages' bodies, despite intelligence indicating the terror group knows where the majority of bodies are located.

After Trump ultimatum

Hamas: We won’t give Israel excuses to resume war

Hamas says it won’t provoke Israel as it searches Gaza for hostage bodies, in comments coming after Trump demands all bodies be returned within 48 hours.

Witkoff recounts personal bond with Hamas terrorist leader

In a 60 Minutes interview, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described an emotional moment with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, as the envoy and terrorist bonded over the loss of their sons.

Khalil al-Hayya

'Hamas received guarantees from US on end of war'

Hamas leader says the terror group received guarantees from America and the mediators that the hostage deal will end the war.

After elimination attempt

Senior Hamas official makes first TV appearance

For the first time since Israel’s attempted strike in Qatar, Khalil al-Hayya - one of the main targets - gives an interview to the Qatari Al-Araby channel.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya still alive, group claims

Hamas claims leader Khalil al-Hayya survived an Israeli strike in Qatar and attended his son’s funeral. Photos from the funeral showed other officials but not al-Hayya.

Khalil al-Hayya missing from Doha funeral photos

Hamas released images from the Doha funeral attended by Qatar’s Emir, showing senior officials Osama Hamdan and Izzat al-Rishq, while acting Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya was absent.

Two nephews of Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Two nephews of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya killed in Israeli artillery strike while returning home in Gaza.

Hamas leader: Israel is wasting time

Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya accuses Israel of derailing negotiations and targeting civilians, calls on Arab world to act.

Hamas: Ready for Full Deal to End the War

Senior Hamas official says group is open to serious talks for a permanent ceasefire and hostage release, blames Israel for obstructing progress.

Hamas:

Release of all hostages for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Hamas official says terror organization would not surrender and will not wave a white flag, but will use every bargaining chip to pressure Israel.

Hamas shows flexibility but refuses to disarm

Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, says that Hamas has agreed to most mediator demands, but will not surrender its weapons.

Discussion on Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister holds call with Hamas official

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses situation in Gaza in phone call with Khalil al-Hayya, one of the leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Hamas:

'Ready for phase two to be implemented in one move'

Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip claims that Hamas needs heavy mechanical equipment not only to clear rubble but also to retrieve the bodies of hostages killed in IDF strikes.

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

Qatar’s Prime Minister meets with a Hamas delegation in Doha in attempt to push forward ceasefire and hostage release deal.

New documents reveal:

Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Hamas believed that the internal rift in Israel offered a good opportunity for an attack, and attempted to convince Iran to attack sensitive Israeli targets.

Sinwar's deputy:

'No withdrawal from Philadelphi? No deal'

Senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya stresses there will be no agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire without the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors.

Hostage release deal:

Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya to lead indirect talks with Israel

Palestinian Arab sources say senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya is set to continue leading indirect negotiations with Israel, with guidance from newly appointed leader Yahya Sinwar.

Top Hamas official to NYT:

'Battle is to wake up the world, not to improve Gaza conditions'

Khalil al-Hayya explains the organization's goal is 'not to run Gaza and to bring it water and electricity,' but to 'wake the world up.'

Top Hamas official:

'Israel will bear responsibility for Ben Gvir's actions'

Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas official in the Gaza Strip, threatens Netanyahu government over the Temple Mount.

Hamas and Fatah to hold another round of reconciliation talks

Senior Hamas official says a new round of dialogue for inter-factional reconciliation will be held in Algeria at the end of December.

'Only abducting soldiers will lead to release of prisoners'

Senior Hamas official warns: Another military confrontation will break out if one of the hunger striking security prisoners dies.

Hamas: Eliminate the 'cancerous' entity

Senior Hamas official calls Israel and Zionism "cancer" at the heart of the Islamic nation and says it must be eliminated.

Hamas admits responsibility for balloon terrorism

Senior Hamas official: The resistance determines the form of solidarity, from the burning balloon to an open confrontation.

Hamas official warns against postponing elections

Senior Hamas official: Any change to timetable for the elections will deal a heavy blow to reconciliation efforts.

Hamas leader: Israel will pay 'heavy price' if it attacks Gaza

Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya claims Israeli threats to carry out military operation in Gaza do not scare the "resistance organizations".

Hamas official calls for attacks in Judea and Samaria

A member of Hamas political bureau calls on PA to give green light to the organizations fighting to respond to "occupation crimes."

Hamas threatens to expand conflict with Israel

Senior Hamas official praises military coordination between Hamas and Islamic Jihad, threatens to expand conflict with Israel.

Hamas furious at Israel's response to balloon terror

Senior Hamas member says Israel bears full responsibility for deterioration of situation near Gaza border.

Hamas: The rockets convinced Israel to implement calm

Deputy Hamas leader says that, despite the truce, the situation remains fragile.

Hamas: Israel to allow dual-use goods into Gaza

Hamas member says Israel has agreed to allow 30% of items banned for potential use in terrorist activities into Gaza.

Hamas official: UN vote a victory for 'resistance'

Hamas hails UN General Assembly’s failure to approve resolution condemning the terrorist group.

Hamas official: IDF operation meant to plant 'various means'

Senior Hamas official claims IDF operation in Gaza last week was intended to plant "various means" in the enclave.

Hamas hints: Another round of fighting may be coming

Hamas officials warn of escalation if violent Gaza riots don't achieve their goal.

Hamas: Abbas doesn't represent us

Senior Hamas official slams PA Chairman Abbas, says he doesn't represent Gaza and may find himself 'isolated.'

Hamas: Oslo Accords paved the way for Judaization of Jerusalem

Hamas official: The initiators of Oslo are isolated. There is only one way out - a comprehensive reform of the PLO.

Will Hamas agree to compromise with Israel?

Hamas leader slams Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas for 'working against' Gaza residents.

Ceasefire talks in 'final stretch', says Hamas official

Senior Hamas member says talks with Israel on long-term ceasefire are progressing.

Senior Hamas official makes surprising statement

Hamas politburo member says the contacts on a truce with Israel are in the final stretch.

Hamas: Israel is the one that wanted a ceasefire

Senior Hamas official claims the "resistance" targeted only military targets in the last round of fighting in Gaza.

Hamas claims: We agreed to ceasefire

Senior Hamas official says the organization agreed to return to the ceasefire agreements with Israel that were agreed upon in 2014.

Hamas 'not interested' in escalation with Israel

Deputy Hamas leader says he does not believe Gaza electricity crisis will lead to increased tensions with Israel.

Hamas not interested in confrontation

Senior Hamas member says the group is not interested in confrontation with Israel, but is prepared for one.

Hamas welcomes Erdogan offer to mediate prisoner exchange

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya welcomes Turkish President's readiness to mediate between Hamas and Israel.

Hamas urges PA police to conduct more attacks

After ex-bodyguard to PA Attorney General shoots 3 IDF soldiers, Hamas calls on rest of PA Security Forces to follow suit.

Hamas demands: Let us join the PLO

Hamas conditions membership in the PLO on implementation of the reconciliation agreement with rival Fatah.

Hamas: Fatah Members Are 'Enemies of Allah'

Hamas continues to verbally attack its longtime rival, accuses its members of treason for cooperating with Israel.