Khalil al-Hayya

January 22, 2026 | Aaron Goren, Ben Cohen

Trump Administration Should Be Wary of Granting Qatar and Turkey Executive Power in Gaza

President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is off the ground, and the first test of its capabilities is to maintain a shaky ceasefire in Gaza. The board, launched on January 16 and further outlined by...

December 8, 2025 | Sinan Ciddi |

IDF reveals Hamas financial network operating in Turkey

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) revealed new intelligence pointing to a significant Hamas financial apparatus operating within Turkey under direct Iranian...

November 24, 2025 | |

Hamas Delegation Meets With Egyptian Intelligence Chief After Gaza Ceasefire Buckles

Senior Delegation in Cairo: A senior Hamas delegation led by top official Khalil al-Hayya met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad on November 23 after Palestinian ceasefire...

November 13, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Exposed: Qatar’s Circle of Terrorist Friends

In recent comments to CNN, Qatar’s prime minister reflected on his country’s unique ability to “convene between conflicted parties and understand the grievances.” ...

November 3, 2025 | |

Turkey Hosts Meeting of Leading Islamic Foreign Ministers To Discuss Future of Gaza

'Palestinians Should Govern Palestinians’: Turkey convened a meeting of foreign ministers of Muslim-majority countries on November 3 to discuss the future of the Gaza ceasefire...

October 29, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Hamas Chooses Half of Technocrats in New Gaza Governing Body

“We will hand over the rule in Gaza to the Administrative Committee,” said Khalil al-Hayya, the head of Hamas’ negotiating team, on October 26. The statement came on the heels of a meeting between...

October 27, 2025 | David Adesnik, Mariam Wahba, Ahmad Sharawi, David Daoud, Natalie Ecanow, Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Bridget Toomey

Patient Extremism: The Many Faces of the Muslim Brotherhood

October 8, 2025 | Aaron Goren |

Releasing All Hostages at Once Essential to Success of U.S. Peace Plan

Hamas is stalling for its life in Egypt. Amid negotiations over Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the Iran-backed terrorist organization is reportedly demanding that it...

October 7, 2025 | |

Top Officials To Join Egypt Ceasefire Talks for Third Day of Negotiations

Negotiations in Egypt: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will reportedly travel to Egypt on October 8 to participate in what will be the third day of negotiations over...

October 6, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel sends delegation to Egypt for ceasefire talks

Israel sent a delegation to Egypt on October 6 to take part in talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The Israeli delegation headed to Egypt in the wake of President Donald Trump announcing that...

October 5, 2025 | |

‘Hamas Must Move Quickly’: U.S. Demands Hamas Assent to Gaza Peace Deal Terms in Upcoming Negotiations

Talks to Determine if Deal Moves Forward: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 5 that Hamas needed to accept Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza during the next day’s negotiations to...

September 9, 2025 | |

‘Top Terrorist Chieftains’: Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar

Hamas Leaders in Doha Targeted: The IDF carried out a “precise strike” against senior Hamas officials meeting in the Qatari capital of Doha on September 9, where they were reportedly...

September 9, 2025 | Jonathan Schanzer, Ahmad Sharawi

Hamas’ Chief Negotiator Is a Terrorist, Not a Peacemaker

Khalil al-Hayya helped plan the October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel and has called it a ‘source of pride.’

August 15, 2025 | |

IDF Operates on Outskirts of Gaza City as Hamas Delegation Meets With Egyptian Mediators

Latest Developments Intensified Gaza City Operations: The IDF announced on August 15 that forces under the command of the 99th Division began operating in the Zeitoun area on the outskirts of Gaza...

July 28, 2025 | |

‘We Know Where the Hostages Are In Some Cases’: Trump Discusses Risks of Rescue Operation for Gaza Captives

Trump Concerned for Safety of Hostages: President Donald Trump expressed concern about the Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza during a meeting in Scotland with British Prime Minister...

February 10, 2025 | |

‘On Highest Alert for Every Scenario’: Hamas Announces Suspension of Israeli Hostage Releases From Gaza Until Further Notice

Hamas Suspends Hostage Releases, Claiming Israeli Violations: Hamas announced on February 10 that it was suspending the release of all remaining Israeli hostages until further notice....

January 31, 2025 | |

Iranian Foreign Minister Meets With Hamas and Qatari Leaders as Support for Proxies Persists  

Iran Pledges Continued Support for Hamas: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with officials of the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas in Doha on January 30, as well as Qatari...

January 22, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Hamas celebrates

As Israelis cease firing and release terrorists to bring hostages home

November 13, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Joey, we hardly knew ye

A few words of advice for the departing commander in chief

November 9, 2024 | Natalie Ecanow |

Qatar Will Reportedly Oust Hamas After Months of Failed Gaza Hostage Talks