Hamas is likely to appoint Khalil al-Hayya, who resides in Qatar, as the successor to the leader Yayha Sinwar, who was killed by Israel, according to Bloomberg. Al-Hayya delivered a televised speech on Friday, announcing that he would assume the role of leader, at least temporarily. He vowed that Israel’s assassination of Sinwar would serve as motivation to continue the struggle. Addressing the Israelis, al-Hayya stated that hostages “will not return to you unless the aggression on Gaza stops.” “Israel must withdraw from Gaza, and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails should be released,” he …