Hamas’s new leader calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire
In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas’s newly elected political chief, Khalil al-Hayya, has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza in his first public speech since taking the role, according to Al Jazeera Latest.
The remarks were reported in a monitored public feed and mark al-Hayya’s first appearance since being chosen as Hamas’s political leader. The feed summary did not provide further details about the setting of the speech, the broader response from Hamas, or any immediate reaction from other parties involved in the conflict.
A call for a lasting ceasefire comes amid continuing violence in Gaza and reflects ongoing pressure for an end to the fighting. However, based on the limited feed information available, it is not clear whether al-Hayya outlined any conditions for such a ceasefire or whether his comments signaled a shift in Hamas’s negotiating position.
Al-Hayya is identified in the feed as Hamas’s political chief, and the speech is described as his first since election to that post. Beyond that, the monitored report does not include additional quotations or details about his remarks.
This account is based on a monitored public feed from Al Jazeera Latest and has been prepared from the available summary information.
Source: Al Jazeera Latest - https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/22/hamass-new-leader-calls-for-permanent-gaza-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss
