Khalil al-Hayya

Senior Hamas official and member of the Political Bureau. He is known for his extreme positions against Israel and has spoken openly about the destruction of the State of Israel. Al-Hayya was involved in promoting Palestinian resistance and was active during military operations like Operation Protective Edge in 2014, during which some of his family members were killed. He is also a central figure in the confrontation with the Palestinian Authority, opposing recognition of international decisions related to the establishment of the State of Israel.