The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) have announced that they are investigating whether one of the three militants recently killed in the Gaza Strip was Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader.
Sinwar, identified as the chief architect of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that intensified the Gaza conflict, was appointed as Hamas' political bureau chief following the assassination of the group's former leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran last August.
In a joint statement, the Israeli military declared that the identities of the militants remain unconfirmed at this stage. 'In the building where the terrorists were eliminated, there were no signs of the presence of hostages in the area. The forces that are operating in the area are continuing to operate with the required caution,' the statement added without providing further details.
As investigations continue, the potential confirmation of Sinwar’s death could have significant implications for Hamas and the broader dynamics of the region.
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Israel checking whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by it
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