Politics
Who Are Hamas’ Leaders?
By Matt De Vlieger · December 29, 2023
Yehya Sinwar
Yehya Sinwar is known as Hamas' most senior leader in Gaza. بلال الدويك/Wikimedia Commons
Wanted by Israel
He is thought to be the leader behind the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Video Capture
Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh is the leader of Hamas' political bureau. Russian State
Living in Exile
He is believed to be living a lavish life in Qatar, not Palestine, since 2023. He is seen here at the 25th anniversary celebration of Hamas. FARS
Mohammed Deif
The elusive military leader, Deif, is captured in only two known photos (until this week) the latest dating back to 2000. Remaining unseen in public and seldom issuing recorded audio addresses, his whereabouts are a mystery, with speculation suggesting he may reside in Gaza's underground tunnel networks. Uknown
Tunnel System
He is believed to be an archictect of Hamas' underground tunnel system. Israel has said he is one of the main individuals on their hit list.
New Photo Emerges
This photo is claimed to be the latest sighting of Deif who appears to have only one eye, as believed. Times of Israel (Screen capture; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Ahmed Yassin
Ahmed Yassin was the founder of Hamas in 1987.