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Hamas Holds Long-Delayed Gaza Election, New Leader Pending

5/3/2026

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Hamas Holds Election

Hamas’s long-delayed internal leadership election, postponed since 2024, finally concluded in Gaza with two candidates.
The internal vote in Gaza selected a new political bureau chief, with the outcome still pending.
West Bank and diaspora Hamas members will vote today, with a winner expected next week.
Recent poll shows 31% Hamas support in Gaza and 42% favor a technocratic government.

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Hamas Rejects Disarm

Humanitarian experts say Gaza cannot be rebuilt or attract investment until Hamas fully disarms, a demand Hamas rejects.
Hamas completed internal voting in Gaza to choose a political bureau chief, with the result still unannounced.
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Hamas Holds Election

Hamas’s long-delayed internal leadership election, postponed since 2024, finally concluded in Gaza with two candidates.
The internal vote in Gaza selected a new political bureau chief, with the outcome still pending.
West Bank and diaspora Hamas members will vote today, with a winner expected next week.
Recent poll shows 31% Hamas support in Gaza and 42% favor a technocratic government.

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