Khaled Mashaal

Majority of young American adults 'active in Hamas resistance,' Khaled Mashaal claims

Mashaal praised the "resistance" of youth on university campuses, and rejected Hamas disarmament as tantamount to "taking away our souls," in an interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday.

A pro-Palestinian protester flies a "Free Palestine" flag an the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colodaro, May 14, 2024; illustrative.
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal addresses an Istanbul conference, December 6, 2025.

Hamas's Khaled Mashaal: We will not disarm, give up control in Gaza, or accept int'l oversight

From Left: Hamas leaders Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal, and Zaher Jabarin.

Acting leader, finance chief: The Hamas terror heads targeted in Doha - explainer

 Mofid Abdel Kader Mashaal

Brother of Hamas leader Khaled Mashal unexpectedly released from US prison - report


Hamas's Sinwar is gone, so who's next in its leadership? - analysis

Only a generous Israeli incentive to whoever fills in Sinwar’s shoes can bring the incumbent war in Gaza to an end if such an end is what Israel needs.

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar looks on at an anti-Israel rally, in Gaza City, in 2022.

Hamas will rise 'like a phoenix' from the ashes, claims leader-in-exile

Leader-in-exile Meshaal claimed the terrorist group would rise again despite heavy losses during a year of war against Israel.

 Former head of the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas, Khaled Mashaal, talks during an interview with Reuters in Doha, Qatar January 30, 2020.

Khaled Mashaal tapped to be new Hamas leader

Hamas sources said Mashaal is expected to be chosen as the paramount leader of the group to replace Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran in the early hours of Wednesday.

 Former head of the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas, Khaled Mashaal, talks during an interview with Reuters in Doha, Qatar January 30, 2020.

'March toward Palestine': Hamas releases Mohammed Deif speech from October 7

"Go forth, light and heavy, and strive with your money and your lives in the path of God," the Hamas leader added.

The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

Hamas leaders hold secret meeting in Turkey - report

Turkey was deliberately chosen as the site of the meeting, as it was deemed safe enough for the leaders to meet there.

 Hamas leaders Saleh al-Arouri and Khaled Mashal

'Hamas is being compared to ISIS', former Hamas chief challenged by Arab news host

Khaled Meshaal served as chairman of the political bureau of Hamas between 1996 and 2017.

 Former head of the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas, Khaled Mashaal, talks during an interview with Reuters in Doha, Qatar January 30, 2020.

Ex-Hamas chief calls for Arab world to join war against Israel

Ex-Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal said Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt have a bigger duty to support the Palestinians.

 Jordanians gather during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan October 7, 2023.

Is Jordan planning to restore ties with Hamas?

Hamas has been banned in Jordan since 1999, but an increasing number of voices seem to be joining those calling for this decision to be reversed.

 Jordanians carry flags and banners during a demonstration to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and to celebrate the Israel-Hamas truce, in Amman, Jordan, May 21, 2021.

Haniyeh reelected to lead Hamas in internal elections - report

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh attends a meeting with members of international media at his office in Gaza City, June 20, 2019

Khaled Mashaal set to make Hamas leadership comeback, backed by Qatar

Mashaal led Hamas for over 20 years, but may be making a comeback bid as Qatar and Turkey want more influence on the terrorist organization.

Khaled Mashaal

Five reasons why Israel should care about the Qatar crisis

Israel's image in the region likely can improve amid the current developments.

A man walks past Qatar Airways office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 5, 2017