In a significant update on Sunday, the Israeli military announced the recovery of Hamas military wing head Mohammed Sinwar's body from an underground tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. After a thorough identification process, the military confirmed the remains were then taken to Israel.
The remains of Sinwar and Muhammad Shabaneh, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade, were found during a raid launched last Wednesday under heavy air strikes. Military officials say the operation to clear tunnels and secure the area continues.
Sinwar, 49, was described by the Israeli military as one of Hamas' most senior and long-serving commanders, playing a central role in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. He was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, former Hamas leader in Gaza, who was killed by Israeli forces in October 2024.
Gaza's health authorities report that Israeli attacks have taken a severe toll on civilians, with the death toll in the enclave reaching 54,880 since October 2023 and 126,227 injured.
As Gaza endures ongoing raids and air strikes, the recovery of Sinwar's body marks a notable development in the region's complex and deeply human story.
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