Hamas is preparing to declare its new political bureau chief during the month of Ramadan, according to various sources within the organization speaking to the Saudi channel Al-Sharq. The announcement is anticipated to create significant interest as it could indicate the future direction and leadership of Hamas amid ongoing regional tensions. Two candidates are currently in the running: Khalil al-Hayya, who is serving as the interim chairman and resides in Qatar, and Khaled Mashaal, also based in Qatar, who held the position until 2017.

The selection of the new leader comes at a critical time for Hamas, especially considering the political landscape in the Palestinian territories and the broader Middle East. With multiple challenges, including relations with Israel and the internal political dynamics in Gaza and the West Bank, the choice of bureau chief will likely influence Hamas's strategic decisions and its approach to future negotiations. This leadership change may reflect a shift in priorities for the organization as it navigates its role in the Palestinian political arena.

Observers are keenly watching how this announcement will be received by both supporters and opponents of Hamas, and whether it will impact Hamas’s relationships with other key players in the region. The choice will not only affect Hamas's internal cohesion but could also reverberate through the regional balance of power, making the upcoming announcement during Ramadan highly significant for the future of Palestinian governance and international diplomacy.