Sinwar Hamas Dead: Israel has achieved its biggest victory in the war with Gaza. Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas militant group and the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, has been killed. This was confirmed by Israeli Foreign Minister Katz on Thursday, stating that this is a significant military and moral victory for Israel. He described it as a success for the free world against the evil forces of radical Islam led by Iran. Katz noted that Sinwar’s elimination paves the way for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that, while they have settled the score by killing Sinwar, the war will not cease, emphasizing that their aim is to bring the hostages home safely. He stated that Hamas no longer controls Gaza. Hamas has yet to respond to the death of their leader. Analysts believe that Sinwar’s death is a significant blow to Hamas, especially with many key leaders already eliminated.
On Wednesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed three Hamas militants in southern Gaza, identifying one as resembling Sinwar. The IDF confirmed Sinwar’s death by sending DNA and dental samples to forensic labs. Israel has firmly believed that Sinwar was the mastermind behind the October 7 massacre that triggered the Gaza war, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people in last year’s attacks by Hamas on Israeli borders and the abduction of 250 individuals. Currently, about 100 hostages remain with Hamas.
In this context, the IDF has been hunting for Sinwar in Gaza tunnels for the past year. They have reported multiple occasions when he narrowly escaped capture. Recent U.S. intelligence suggested that Sinwar was hiding among hostages to avoid being targeted by Israel. However, the IDF clarified that the three militants killed in Wednesday’s operation were not among the hostages and assured that no harm came to them. Israel shared information regarding Sinwar’s death with U.S. President Biden.
Sinwar’s Death a Good Day for the World: U.S. President Joe Biden described the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces as a good day for the country, along with the entire world. He opined that this incident could pave the way for the release of hostages held by Hamas and the conclusion of the ongoing Gaza war. He compared this event to the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks. Biden stated that Sinwar’s death has cleared the way for ending the Gaza war, as noted by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Defense Minister Salutes Israeli Soldiers: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant saluted the soldiers for their critical victory over Hamas. He stated that Sinwar’s death sends a clear message to the people of Gaza, attributing their suffering to his murderous actions. However, he acknowledged that thousands of Israeli soldiers, drones, and intelligence agencies had tried for years without being able to pinpoint Sinwar’s location. Nonetheless, the killing of Sinwar by Israeli trainee soldiers has caused a stir.
