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Hamas elects Yahya Sinwar as Gaza leader

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Video. Hamas elects Yahya Sinwar as Gaza leader

Updated: 13/02/2017 - 15:43 GMT+1

The Palestinian group Hamas has elected a commander of its armed wing as overall leader in Gaza.

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