The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/khalil-al-hayya/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:12:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Khalil al-Hayya | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/khalil-al-hayya/ 32 32 EU sanctions Hamas politburo members along with four settler groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-sanctions-hamas-politburo-members-along-with-four-settler-groups/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:49:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833920 Bloc names Khaled Mashaal, nine other officials in terror group for 'promoting, defending' 'violence'; move comes day after confirmed sanctions on settler groups

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]]> Son of Hamas’s chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya said killed in IDF strike on Gaza City https://www.timesofisrael.com/son-of-hamass-chief-negotiator-khalil-al-hayya-said-killed-in-idf-strike-on-gaza-city/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:01:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3818374 Terror group accuses Israel of killing 3 police officers after strikes kill Azzam al-Hayya and a senior cop; IDF says terrorist who abducted Mia Schem on Oct. 7 killed in recent strike

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]]> 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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]]> US, Hamas reportedly hold direct talks, as Board of Peace disarmament plan stalls https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-hamas-reportedly-hold-direct-talks-on-gaza-plan-first-since-ceasefire-began/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:19:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803393 Senior Trump official Lightstone meets with Hayya, as Hamas bucks ceasefire's 2nd phase requirement that it give up weapons, arguing that Israel violating truce's first phase

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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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]]> Gaza mediators urge sides to keep truce, after Miami meeting sees little headway on Trump plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-mediators-urge-israel-hamas-to-keep-truce-after-meeting-yields-little-progress/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:43:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716572 Source says officials from US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey discussed ways to push Israel, Hamas toward compromise on phase 2, which includes Board of Peace, International Stabilization Force

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]]> Hamas rejects disarmament, confirms senior commander Saad killed in Israeli strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-rejects-disarmament-confirms-senior-commander-saad-killed-in-israeli-strike/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:44:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3711357 In speech, top official Khalil al-Hayya also says international force shouldn't take over Gaza; Hamas accuses 'agents of the occupation' of assassinating internal security officer

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]]> IDF launches airstrikes across Gaza after troops come under fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-launches-wave-of-airstrikes-across-gaza-after-troops-come-under-fire/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:52:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3692881 Hamas-linked authorities report 25 killed in strikes targeting commander of Hamas’s Zeitoun Battalion and naval chief; EU official says bloc wants to train up to 3,000 Palestinian police

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]]> Witkoff scraps planned meeting with senior Hamas official — diplomat https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-between-witkoff-and-hamas-official-said-canceled-due-to-israeli-pressure/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3692258&preview=true&preview_id=3692258 US envoy cancels trip to Turkey, which had been primarily scheduled around meeting with Zelensky that didn't pan out; he had planned to discuss efforts to sustain Gaza truce with Hayya

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]]> Witkoff to meet again with senior Hamas leader for talks on Gaza ceasefire — diplomat https://www.timesofisrael.com/witkoff-to-meet-again-with-senior-hamas-leader-for-talks-on-gaza-ceasefire-diplomat/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:03:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3692012 While the terror group has shown no interest in disarming, Trump envoy is likely to raise demand during meeting with Khalil al-Hayya, as US works to maintain truce in the Strip

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]]> Israel reported to know location of 9 out of 13 deceased hostages still held in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-know-location-of-9-out-of-13-deceased-hostages-still-held-in-gaza/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:57:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3674487 Amid stalled handover of bodies, top Hamas negotiator suggests that, despite terms of US-brokered deal, the terror group won't give up its weapons

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]]> Trump says Hamas withholding bodies of hostages, warns he’s watching ‘very closely’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-hamas-withholding-bodies-of-hostages-warns-hes-watching-very-closely/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:46:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673603 US president hosts Qatar's leaders on Air Force One, says Gulf state could send troops to Gaza; in response to warning, Hamas leader pledges expanded search for bodies

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]]> Daily Briefing Oct. 20: Day 745 – Witkoff, Kushner in Israel to keep ceasefire going https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-20-day-745-witkoff-kushner-in-israel-to-keep-ceasefire-going/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:54:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3669339&preview=true&preview_id=3669339 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses Hamas attack in Gaza, violation of truce, as diplomatic reporter Nava Freiberg covers Witkoff and Kushner comments on '60 Minutes'

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]]> Kushner: Israel must improve Palestinians’ lives if it wants ‘integration’ into region https://www.timesofisrael.com/kushner-israel-must-improve-palestinians-lives-if-it-wants-integration-into-region/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:40:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3669176 Envoy says US believes Hamas acting in good faith, searching for remaining hostage bodies; Witkoff: Netanyahu’s phone call with Qatari PM was ‘pivotal’ step in reaching Gaza deal

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