Hamas faces difficult choices in replacing political leader Haniyeh
                        
                                                    
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                    The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran has deprived Hamas of one of its most astute political strategists, but analysts have identifed three main contenders for his replacement. The decision will likely impact Hamas's future identity and evolution, between becoming a guerilla group or accepting difficult political compromises.                                 
                            
                        
                        
                                                    
                        
                        
    
    
        
            
            
        
        
    
                        
                            The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran has deprived Hamas of one of its most astute political strategists, but analysts have identifed three main contenders for his replacement. The decision will likely impact Hamas's future identity and evolution, between becoming a guerilla group or accepting difficult political compromises.