As Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader amid the ongoing Gaza war, questions are mounting over whether the movement's leadership transition signals a shift in its political and military strategy.
John Bosnitch, Journalist, activist, and political analyst, argues that al-Hayya's experience as Hamas's chief negotiator reflects a strategy of combining diplomacy with deterrence.
He also discusses the implications of Yemen's newly announced maritime blockade on Saudi shipping, its potential impact on regional security, and the broader balance of power across West Asia.