Hamas has begun its electoral process to select new leadership, with sources indicating completion possibly by the end of this month.
The process follows Yahya Sinwar’s martyrdom on October 16, 2024, during which the group ran under a joint consultative system; now formal elections are underway with confirmation from Hamas that leadership selection will conclude by month-end.[jang.com]
Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashal are prominent contenders in focus; the election involves 50 Shura Council members voting secretly.[uniurdu]
