Behind the scenes as Hamas chose its new leader BBC.comReport: Sinwar interested in securing ceasefire before potential Israel-Iran escalation The Times of IsraelHungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership CNNChoosing Sinwar as Political Chief Cements War, Not Diplomacy, as Key to Hamas’ Fate HaaretzHamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as more extreme — and less willing to compromise CNBC