Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military. Hayya, a hardline faction representative and chief negotiator, is expected to continue Sinwar's political line, having survived an Israeli airstrike in Qatar.
L'ambassadeur de France en Algérie, Stéphane Romatet, n'a pas évoqué le journaliste Christophe Gleizes lors d'une interview. Parallèlement, le président algérien, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a refusé de s'exprimer sur son sort lors de sa visite à Berlin, privilégiant les relations avec l'Allemagne.
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have eliminated Muhammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, and a key architect of the October 7, 2023, massacre. Odeh, formerly head of Hamas intelligence, was responsible for the murder and abduction of many Israelis. His elimination follows a campaign targeting Hamas leaders after the October 7 attack, which killed 1,221 Israelis. IDF strikes in Gaza and Lebanon continue, with at least 72,803 killed in Gaza and multiple targets hit in southern Lebanon.
Hamas is reportedly electing a new political leader, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashal as frontrunners. The decision could shape the group's future direction and impact Middle East dynamics, amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza and concerns about West Bank instability.
