Israel claims possible elimination of Hamas leader Sinwar
During an operation by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza, three terrorists were eliminated. One of them is believed to be Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and a key figure behind the attacks on Israel on October 7. Photos from the scene of the attack have surfaced online, showing a man resembling Sinwar.
"The IDF [is] checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar," stated the Israel Defense Forces in a Thursday announcement. At the same time, the military noted that they are currently unable to confirm the identity of one of the three terrorists who died in this attack.
He planned the attack on Israel
Photos from the scene of the attack have appeared online. They show a man who looks like Sinwar. The images are too graphic to publish.
Israeli state television reported that Sinwar was among the deceased. A source in Israeli security services reportedly conveyed this information.
Sky News also reports the same information. Sinwar was allegedly killed in Rafah.
Additionally, the army reported there is no indication that Israeli hostages were present in the attacked building, aside from the terrorists.
Yahya Sinwar was one of the co-founders of Hamas' security apparatus and the second most influential figure in the organization. He was one of the architects of the attacks on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023.
Sinwar consistently advocated for armed struggle against Israel and opposed any form of compromise. He was known for his fiery speeches and enjoyed "absolute loyalty of the Hamas ranks."
Israel's bloody retaliation
The war in the Gaza Strip erupted after Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, during which nearly 1,200 people were killed and 251 were kidnapped. According to the Gaza Strip health ministry, over 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's retaliatory operation against Hamas. The Palestinian semi-enclave is devastated, and a humanitarian crisis prevails.
