Muhammad Ismail Darwish
Abu Omar Hassan ابو عمر حسن | |
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| Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ismail Haniyeh |
| Chairman of the Hamas Shura Council | |
| In office 17 October 2023 – 1 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Osama Mazini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Muhammad Ismail Darwish |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Political party | Hamas |
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| Map: Birthplaces and family origins. |
Muhammad Ismail Darwish (محمد إسماعيل درويش), also known as Abu Omar Hassan, is the next chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau since August 2024, replacing Ismail Haniyeh.[1][2][3][4][5] He served as the chairman of the Hamas Shura Council from October 2023 until August 2024, succeeded Osama Mazini, after his killing on 16 October 2023 by Israeli strike.
References
- ^ Halabi, Einav. "Hamas said to pick head of religious council to replace Haniyeh". Ynetnews. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "The Hamas leadership agreed to appoint Abu Omar". Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Hamas allegedly names Muhammad Ismail Darwish as Haniyeh's successor". ED News. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Halabi, Einav. "Report: Head of Hamas Shura Council tapped to replace Haniyeh". Israel National News. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Hamas could tap 'shadowy' figure to succeed Haniyeh, report says". JNS News. Retrieved 7 August 2024.