Hamas plans 2026 internal elections after Israeli strikes: Reports

Hamas is preparing internal elections in early 2026 to rebuild its leadership after Israel killed several top figures, including former chiefs Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar. The vote will form a new Shura Council, which elects the political bureau and leader. Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal are frontrunners to lead the political bureau.