New Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya outlines priorities in first statement since taking office

Hamas’s newly elected political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya has made his first public statement since taking over the group’s leadership. Hayya said Hamas’s priorities include restoring what he called a dignified life for Palestinians in Gaza and accelerating reconstruction. He rejected any conditions linking Gaza’s rebuilding to political concessions or agreements. Hayya said Gaza would remain part of a Palestinian entity and pledged to continue pursuing goals involving Gaza, the occupied West