Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:05pm on 21 Oct 2024,Monday International
Hamas informed the BBC that it will not disclose the name of its new leader for security reasons. This follows the death of its previous leader, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces. A new leader is expected to be elected in March 2025. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue ground raids in northern Gaza, focusing on the Jabalia area. Israel has also launched air strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's financial network. Diplomatic efforts, led by the US, are being intensified to secure ceasefires between Israel, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza.
