Smart. Because why put anyone else in the crosshairs? This sidelines Mashaal and makes it a little bit harder for Hamas to navigate the highest levels of Arab-world politics. It’s also a data point that suggests Hamas seems to think it really is a fight to the end. No point pretending to have “moderate” mass murderers at the helm if the Western elites they’re trying to impress can’t actually rescue them from Israel. So on balance, this is good for Israel. If nothing else, it gives clarity to those who need it. — Hamas names Sinwar, architect of Oct. 7 slaughter in Israel, as new leader following Haniyeh’s assassination https://t.co/H5J4QnBxuT via @timesofisrael
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