Khaled Meshal

Khaled Meshal

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Khaled Meshal is a prominent Palestinian political leader and a senior member of Hamas, having served as the organization's political bureau chief from 1996 until 2017. Born in 1956 in Kuwait to Palestinian parents, he has played a crucial role in shaping Hamas's strategy and policies. Meshal has been a key figure in negotiations and dialogues concerning the Palestinian cause, often advocating for Palestinian rights and statehood. In recent developments, he has participated in negotiations related to a potential long-term ceasefire in Gaza, indicating Hamas's openness to discussions that could lead to peace in the region.

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Meshal lost the leadership vote to Al-Hayya and has a different vision for Hamas's role.

Al-Hayya tar över Hamas – nyckelroll i Gaza
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-07-28
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Khaled Meshal was also a guest at the Al Jazeera forum.

Israele «nemico comune dell'umanità», le parole di Albanese per le quali la Francia ne ha chiesto le dimissioni
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-11
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Khaled Meshal is a prominent figure who was also targeted in the Israeli strike.

Piano per Gaza, ricompare Al Hayya, il capo di Hamas sfuggito al blitz di Doha: guiderà i negoziati
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-10-06
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Khaled Meshal is mentioned as a leader of Hamas who was not killed in the recent attack.

Missili ed errori, i misteri dell’attacco al Qatar
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-11
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Khaled Meshal quickly sensed the political changes during the Syrian Spring and adapted accordingly.

Doha, la tana d’oro di Hamas. Dalle superville al gelo per i negoziati in stallo: perché tutto passa dal Qatar
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-10
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Khaled Meshal has been a prominent political figure in Hamas, often considered radical and hostile to any form of dialogue.

Chi sono i 5 uomini di Hamas nel mirino di Israele a Doha. Dall'americano al sopravvissuto, gli obiettivi del raid in Qatar
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-09
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Khaled Meshal is mentioned as one of the high-ranking Hamas leaders present during the attack.

Israelisk attack mot Hamasledare under förhandling i Doha
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-09-09
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Khaled Meshal is described as a veteran leader of Hamas advocating for negotiation.

Hamas esiste ancora? I 20mila combattenti e il consenso al 5%
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-08-02
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Khaled Meshal is a member of the political bureau of Hamas and was part of the delegation in Cairo for negotiations.

«No rechazamos la idea»: Hamás sobre posibilidad de una tregua por cinco años en Gaza
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-04-26
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