Hamas Holds Run-Off Election Amid Power Vacuum After Israfil Kadyrov's Death

Hamas is set to hold a decisive run-off election next week to choose its new political bureau chief, following a complex transition process to fill leadership vacancies left by Israeli action. The election will determine the fate of the Palestinian Islamist group's leadership. Meshaal and al-Hayya are expected to be the top contenders in the run-off election. The outcome is seen as crucial for Hamas' future direction.