The Israeli Defense Forces have released drone footage allegedly showing the final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. The video shows a man sitting inside a damaged apartment, believed to be Sinwar, and throwing a stick at an approaching drone before the building collapsed. Israeli leaders are celebrating his death as a victory and a turning point in the fight against Hamas in Gaza.
The Israeli military is investigating whether it successfully executed a planned operation targeting three militants in the Gaza Strip, including prominent Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. While the identity of the militants has not yet been confirmed, the Israeli army has evidence suggesting that Sinwar was among those killed. If confirmed, this would be a major victory for Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a series of high-profile assassinations of Hamas leaders. Sinwar was the leader of Hamas in Gaza and has been on Israel's wanted list since orchestrating an attack in 2023.
The Israeli military is investigating the possibility of Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar being killed in a recent operation in Gaza. Along with this, an Israeli airstrike on a school that was being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians has claimed the lives of 15 people, including five children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Sinwar, who was chosen as Hamas' top leader after the assassination of Ismael Haniyeh, has been in hiding since the beginning of Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza.
Hebrew media reports have revealed that Israel's security establishment has no information about the current status of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, sparking speculations of his possible death or capture by Israeli forces. Amidst these rumors, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari refused to confirm or deny the reports, stating that Israel's ultimate goal remains to capture Sinwar. This development follows a shift in focus for the IDF towards targeting Hezbollah in the north, resulting in the elimination of senior military commanders and major damage to the terrorist organization's communication infrastructure.
After Israel recalls its negotiators from Doha due to Hamas' demands regarding a Gaza truce, President Herzog accuses Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the talks. He also calls for the capture of the Hamas leader, saying that Sinwar is responsible for escalating the situation in the region and seeking to destroy coexistence. As Israel's Mossad agency continues talks in Doha, a UN spokesperson urges Israel to revoke its decision to block UNRWA food convoys to northern Gaza, warning of a "cruel death by famine" for the people there.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar allegedly walking through a Gaza tunnel with his family members. The IDF claims to have identified Sinwar using artificial intelligence and distinctive features. This comes after Sinwar went into hiding before Hamas's recent attack on Israel. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari stated that the hunt for Sinwar and other senior Hamas officials will not end until they are caught.