August 6, 2024
Hamas will prioritize strong connections with Iran in choosing its leadership
CAIRO/RAMALA: In choosing its next leader, Hamas will look for a candidate who can preserve deep ties with Tehran at a time when Iranian support will be more important than ever to help the Palestinian group recover from the Gaza war , analysts say. The team has several potential replacements for Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. They include former leader Khaled Meshaal, who led Hamas for 13 years outside the Palestinian territories until handing over to Haniyeh in 2017. But experts believe his chances could be hurt by past friction with Iran and its regional allies,


