Hamas official says Sinwar's choice as leader sends 'strong message of resistance'

A senior Hamas official told AFP Tuesday that Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar's selection as Hamas' new political leader sends a "strong message... of resistance" to Israel.

The choice is "a strong message to the occupation (Israel) that Hamas continues its path of resistance," the official said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak publicly on the issue.

AFP