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A week after Haniyeh's death, Hamas elected a new leader, Sinwar, the former second-in-command who had long been active in Gaza.

This candidate seems to be exactly what the United States wants. After learning the news, US Secretary of State Blinken made a meaningful statement, saying that Sinwar was and is the main decision-maker within Hamas, and he is "capable" of resolving the Gaza ceasefire issue.

[Sinwar becomes new head of Hamas]

Judging from Blinken's tone, it seems that the United States is happy to see Sinwar as the head of Hamas. If Gaza can cease fire sooner, the Biden administration can withdraw from the Middle East sooner, and Sinwar is an "ideal candidate."

Who is Sinwar? If Haniyeh has long been in charge of Hamas's diplomatic work, conducting extensive diplomatic activities based in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Sinwar holds "military power" and is not only the founder of Hamas' security department, but also the actual leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In the eyes of the outside world, he is an out-and-out "hardliner."

Israel said that the Hamas raid on Israel last October was the work of Sinwar. From this perspective, Israel may be more eager to get rid of Sinwar than Haniyeh.