MIDEAST-GAZA-HAMAS-NEW LEADER

(240807) -- BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on May 1, 2017 shows Yahya Sinwar (front) in Gaza city.

Hamas announced on Tuesday the selection of Yahya Sinwar as its political bureau chief, replacing late chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. (Photo by Wissam Nassar/Xinhua)