Hamas’ military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, has declared its allegiance to Yahya Sinwar, who was elected as the head of the movement’s political bureau. “The Qassam Brigades pledge allegiance to Commander Yahya Sinwar and confirm their full readiness to carry out his decisions,” Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaydah said in a statement on his Telegram account.
Sinvar’s Election: Shows the Power of the Movement
Abu Ubaydah’s statement included the following statements: “The Qassam Brigades consider the election of Yahya Sinwar as Hamas leader after our martyred commander Ismail Haniyeh as evidence that the movement maintains its vitality and strength.” This situation stands out as an indicator of how strong the dynamics and leadership structure within Hamas are.
Hamas announced that Yahya Sinwar had been elected as the new head of the movement’s political bureau following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran, on July 31. This change is seen as part of Hamas’ efforts to strengthen its strategic goals and understanding of resistance
