Breaking news: Hamas names an architect of Oct. 7 attacks as new political leader

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Hamas named Yahya Sinwar to its top political post. He is considered an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks. Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:56 PM ET He will replace Ismail Haniyeh, a key liaison in the indirect cease-fire talks with Israel before he was assassinated last week. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018