On Tuesday evening, Yahya Sinwar was appointed new political leader of Hamas, a week after the assassination of his predecessor Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

One of Hamas’s most influential leaders, he has made his career in the shadows and is known for his alleged role in the events of October 7, of which he is said to have been the architect.

A look back at his career.

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