‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election
- Gaza City, Gaza Strip – There have been mixed reactions among Palestinians in Gaza about the election of Khalil al-Hayya as Hamas leader, and the impact this development could have on their lives.
- Al-Hayya won an internal election against former Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal this week.
- For many, the announcement was overshadowed by more immediate concerns, notably a decent and dignified home, finding food, securing clean water and surviving another day of war.
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- Gaza City, Gaza Strip – There have been mixed reactions among Palestinians in Gaza about the election of Khalil al-Hayya as Hamas leader, and the impact this development could have on their lives.
- Al-Hayya won an internal election against former Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal this week.
- For many, the announcement was overshadowed by more immediate concerns, notably a decent and dignified home, finding food, securing clean water and surviving another day of war.
Sources: Al Jazeera