Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.
Source: Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks. (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/world/middleeast/hamas-new-leader-gaza-cease-fire.html)