U.S. confirms death of Hamas military chief

White House official Jake Sullivan has confirmed the death of Marwan Issa, the deputy leader of Hamas’ military wing

HAMAS GOVERNING STRUCTURE

Political Bureau (Politburo) 15-member body headed by Ismail Haniyeh. Sets general policy from abroad
               
Shura Council: Consultative body, elects Politburo. Exact membership unknown

Delegations abroad

Imprisoned members’ affairs

West Bank affairs

Palestinian diasporic affairs: Led by Khaled Meshaal, former head of Politburo

Al-Qassam Brigades Hamas military wing commanded by Mohammed Deif (left, above). Deputy leader Marwan Issa (left, below) reportedly killed by Israeli strike on March 11

Gaza affairs
Led by Yahya Sinwar, former head of group’s military wing

Social welfare system

Hamas government
Implements policy. Led by Prime Minister Issam al-Da’alis

Independently operating cells

Ministries                                               
Local authorities
Security forces


Sources: BBC, Council on Foreign Relations
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