The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader, in a targeted operation within the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.
During the operation in southern Gaza, Israeli soldiers neutralized three militants, one of whom was identified as Sinwar. The IDF highlighted Sinwar's role in orchestrating numerous murders and abductions of Israelis, underlining the significance of his elimination.
Born in 1962, Yahya Sinwar assumed leadership of Hamas in August following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. His tenure has been marked by increased militant activities and strategic operations against Israeli targets.
While Hamas has yet to issue an official statement regarding Sinwar's death, sources within the militant group suggest that the Gaza community has confirmed his demise through the recent Israeli action.
Western leaders have interpreted Sinwar's elimination as a potential turning point that could pave the way for ending the ongoing conflict. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed these hopes, asserting that the war will persist despite the loss of the Hamas leader.
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Netanyahu says war will go on after Hamas leader Sinwar's death
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