Hamas Names Sinwar as Leader amid Fears of War Between Hezbollah and Israel
- Marwa Osman
- Thursday 8 Aug 24
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On the Wednesday, August 7 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the latest from the Middle East, where the Palestinian Hamas Movement has named Yahya Sinwar as its sole leader.
Audio PlayerThe Backstory opened on Wednesday with the Executive Director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research, Vijay Prashad, who discussed a slew of geopolitical topics, including the war in the Middle East, the turmoil in Bangladesh and the recent elections in Venezuela.
Rachel then spoke to the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Daniel McAdams about Kamala Harris’ candidacy and her new vice president pick Tim Walz.
Lebanese political science professor Dr. Marwa Osman helped Rachel conclude the show with an in-depth discussion on the turmoil at the Lebanese-Israeli border, along with Hamas’ choice of Yahya Sinwar to replace the late political head Ismail Haniyeh.

Marwa Osman
Marwa Osman is a PhD located in Beirut, Lebanon. University Lecturer at the Lebanese International University and Maaref University and former host of the political show “The Middle East Stream” broadcasted on Al-Etejah English Channel. Member of the Blue Peace Media Network and political commentator on issues of the Middle East on several international and regional media outlets including RT, Press TV, Al Manar and Al Alam. Writer in several news websites including Khamenei.ir, Modern Diplmacy, Shafaqna, Italian Insider.
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