Ismail Haniya, Hamas’ former chief in Gaza, has been elected overall head of the Palestinian Islamist group, its official media announced. The Hamas media said, “The Hamas Shura Council elected Ismail Haniya as head of the movement’s political bureau.” He takes charge of Hamas as it seeks to ease its international isolation while not marginalising hardliners within the movement.
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