Unicameral legislature of the Palestinian Authority
Iran has engaged in talks with Oman and Turkey on Hormuz tensions. Officials report Israel’s strikes on Gaza and Lebanon continue, amid condemnations and calls for accountability. Qatar urges diplomacy as US-Iran tensions persist; Amnesty International accuses Israel of targeting civilians in Lebanon, prompting international scrutiny.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed in 2024. Al-Hayya’s appointment comes amid Gaza’s war-torn context, with the movement restructuring its leadership after a series of Israeli offensives and internal upheavals. His background spans Gaza, exile, diplomacy, and long-standing ties to Tehran, with a track record in ceasefire negotiations and prisoner exchanges.