al-Hayya, Khalil (1960- ) – War Watch

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Presses Hamas on Disarmament, Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer and Adam Rasgon February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The direct talks last week came as officials urgently try to find a breakthrough on the issue of Hamas’s weapons, fearing the cease-fire in Gaza could collapse.

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Hamas Confirms Top Commander’s Death in Israeli Strike in Gaza
ByIsabel Kershner and Aaron Boxerman December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

The killing of the commander, Raed Saad, on Saturday was the highest-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since a cease-fire came into force two months ago.

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U.S. Envoy Said to Be Planning to Meet With Senior Hamas Official
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer, Luke Broadwater and Abu Bakr Bashir November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

An in-person encounter between Steve Witkoff and Khalil al-Hayya would signal the Trump administration’s interest in keeping a direct line of communication with the group.

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