Yahya Sinwar wins reelection as Hamas leader in Gaza
Former commander of terror organization s military branch fends off challenge from group co-founder Nizar Awadallah after three secret run-off ballots ahead of the Palestinian legislative elections in May
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Published: 03.10.21 , 18:52
Hamas firebrand Yehya Sinwar was re-elected on Wednesday as the Palestinian terror group’s leader in the Gaza Strip, leaving a figure closely aligned with the hardline wing in charge of the group s strategy in its main stronghold.
Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas figure, confirmed that Sinwar had fended off a challenge from Nizar Awadallah, one of Hamas founders, to serve another four-year term.
Sinwar Re-Elected as Hamas Chief in Gaza
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Sinwar re-elected as Hamas chief in Gaza
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