Hamas's new leader delivers statement

Newly elected Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has delivered his first statement as the head of the political bureau of the movement.

The Gaza-born leader named stopping the bloodshed in Gaza and restoring a dignified life for its people among Hamas's current top priorities.

The West Bank was also addressed in Hayya's statement, described as "a responsibility and a trust".

Hayya also stressed that achieving national unity is among the Islamic Resistance Movement's priorities, "which is why we extend our hands to everyone," he said.