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Hamas Official Al-Hayya Makes First Appearance Since Failed Assassination Attempt in Qatar
Khalil Al-Hayya condemned the killing of his aides and highlighted Gaza's suffering while Hamas negotiators prepare for prisoner exchange talks in Egypt.
- On October 5, 2025, Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya appeared publicly for the first time since an unsuccessful Israeli assassination attempt targeting him and other negotiators in Doha the previous month.
- The assassination attempt on September 9 killed six people and drew condemnation from Qatar, which affirmed its right to respond.
- On October 5, indirect talks began in Cairo between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US to end nearly two years of conflict triggered by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed hope for a swift, single-phase return of hostages, while US President Trump confirmed Israel's agreement to initial withdrawal lines south to Beit Lahia.
- The ceasefire will take effect once Hamas confirms it, enabling a hostages-for-prisoners exchange and creating a buffer zone barring Gaza residents from entering certain areas.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 36%
C 18%
R 46%
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