The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/khaled-mashaal/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Khaled Mashaal | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/khaled-mashaal/ 32 32 As Hamas prepares to choose 1st leader since Sinwar, postwar Gaza’s fate hangs in the balance https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-hamas-chooses-first-leader-since-sinwar-fate-of-postwar-gaza-hangs-in-the-balance/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:25:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805915 Two leading contenders would pull terror group in different directions: prioritizing fighting to keep a grip on the Strip or conceding the battlefield in exchange for survival

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]]> Top Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects disarmament or ‘foreign rule’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-hamas-leader-khaled-mashaal-rejects-disarmament-or-foreign-rule/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750284 Senior official based in Doha says taking away terror group's weapons is 'criminalizing the resistance,' instead backs extended truce where Hamas would commit not to use weapons

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]]> Hamas seeks to rebuild shattered leadership as it faces postwar uncertainty https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-seeks-to-rebuild-shattered-leadership-as-it-faces-postwar-uncertainty/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:43:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732618 Vote for political bureau set to take place early this year, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashaal seen as top contenders to lead terror group under pressure to disarm

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]]> Hamas said set to soon elect new leader, with pro-Iran candidate Hayya likely to win https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-said-set-to-elect-new-leader-soon-with-pro-iran-candidate-hayya-likely-to-win/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:46:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3721321 Report says second candidate is terror group's former head Mashaal, who is said to favor diplomacy on Gaza whereas frontrunner backs 'armed conflict'

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]]> Not in time for Christmas: Trump delays Gaza peace board unveiling to early 2026 https://www.timesofisrael.com/not-in-time-for-christmas-trump-delays-gaza-peace-board-unveiling-to-early-2026/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:04:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709398 US officials hoped president could announce transition to 2nd phase of peace plan before end of year, but insistence on having foreign force disarm Hamas is likely deterring potential partners

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]]> Israeli officials said to doubt success of strike on Hamas leaders in Doha https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-officials-said-to-doubt-success-of-strike-on-hamas-leaders-in-doha/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:49:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638401 Top defense officials cited as having opposed strike's timing; Israel, US reportedly promised Doha that Hamas wouldn't be hit in Qatar; Trump 'not thrilled about whole situation'

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]]> Israel strikes Hamas Qatar-based leadership, awaits result; Hamas claims attack failed https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-strikes-hamas-chiefs-in-qatar-terror-group-insists-senior-leaders-unharmed/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:12:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637877 Attack came as officials in terror group, including Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya, were discussing new US ceasefire proposal; Netanyahu says strike could pave way to ending war; Hamas says it shows he doesn't want deal

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]]> On the outs with Qatar, Hamas appears to change tack at the top, but not in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-the-outs-with-qatar-hamas-appears-to-change-tack-at-the-top-but-not-in-gaza/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:05:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3419688 The terror group is said to be led by five top officials representing its various components, but experts say that its war strategy and red lines in talks are unlikely to shift

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]]> Doha-based committee to lead Hamas amid war, in wake of Sinwar’s death — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/doha-based-committee-to-lead-hamas-amid-war-in-wake-of-sinwars-death-report/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:04:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3402188 Board established after Haniyeh's assassination in July set to govern terror group at least through March, amid 'war and exceptional circumstances,' Hamas sources tell AFP

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]]> Who’s next? Speculation swirls on who will take over Hamas from slain Sinwar https://www.timesofisrael.com/whos-next-speculation-whirls-on-who-will-take-over-hamas-from-slain-sinwar/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:02:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3399703 Among reported prominent contenders are terror chief's younger brother Muhammad and current head of political bureau Mashaal; leadership expected to be taken up abroad

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]]> ‘Megalomaniac’ Sinwar ordered renewal of suicide bombings after taking power – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/megalomaniac-sinwar-ordered-renewal-of-suicide-bombings-after-taking-power-report/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:29:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3393795 WSJ says some Hamas officials have reservations about tactic but haven't spoken up, as terror chief said to talk about the war and his role in 'increasingly grandiose terms'

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]]> Mashaal claims Hamas will rise ‘like a phoenix’ despite Gaza battlefield losses https://www.timesofisrael.com/mashaal-claims-hamas-will-rise-like-a-phoenix-despite-gaza-battlefield-loses/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:37:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3392893 Senior terror leader warns of 'ticking time bomb' in Mideast 'as long as the occupation exists'; Hamas military spox hails 'successful' Oct. 7 attack, 'humiliating defeat' of IDF

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]]> US announces charges against Sinwar, 5 more Hamas chiefs day after Goldberg-Polin burial https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-unseals-charges-of-sinwar-5-other-hamas-leaders-day-after-goldberg-polin-burial/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:10:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3368219 Impact of criminal case may be mostly symbolic since terror chief on run and Haniyeh, Deif and Issa dead, but naming Mashaal suggests US may plan to pressure Qatar to hand him over

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]]> UN calls for end to IDF’s West Bank raid; Israel: We have to thwart suicide bombings https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-calls-for-end-to-idfs-west-bank-raid-israel-we-have-to-thwart-suicide-bombings/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:22:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3363875 Antonio Guterres condemns large-scale counterterror raid that has so far killed 17 Palestinians, including senior commanders; US calls for restraint

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]]> Top Hamas official Mashaal urges resumption of suicide bombings against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-hamas-official-mashaal-urges-resumption-of-suicide-bombings-against-israel/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:38:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3363791 Speaking in Istanbul, Khaled Mashaal says Israel must be met with 'open conflict,' calls on Palestinians to join 'actual resistance against the Zionist entity'

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