In a recent message, Grand Mufti of Oman Sheikh Ahmad Bin Hamad Al-Khalili described the newly-appointed overall leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar as a “hero, a good leader and a worthy soldier”, praying for a divine blessing for Sinwar to bring about major victory for Palestine.
In the wake of the October 7 "Aqsa Flood" operation, Grand Mufti Al-Khalili has taken a bold stand that starkly contrasts with the views of several GCC leaders.
The following note highlights the below aspects:
- The views of Sultan Haitham and his son Sayyid Theyazin from Grand Mufti Al-Khalili’s position
- The role and influence of Grand Mufti Al-Khalili in ruling affairs and views on normalization
- Muscat’s views on the possibility of Grand Mufti Al-Khalili's position affecting ties with some GCC states
- A rising direction in Muscat to assume a bullish foreign policy within the mediating role
