October 17th 2024.
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, has been credited with masterminding the deadly October 7 attack on Israel. This attack resulted in the tragic loss of 1,200 lives. However, it has now been reported that Sinwar himself has been killed in Gaza.
The Israeli military has stated that they are currently looking into the possibility that Sinwar was killed during an attack on three militants earlier today. However, they have not yet been able to confirm his identity. Several Israeli news outlets have shared an image allegedly showing Sinwar's body among the rubble in Gaza. However, out of respect for the deceased and the graphic nature of the image, Metro has chosen not to publish it.
Sinwar has been at the helm of Hamas in Gaza since 2017, having been a member of the group since the 1980s. He took over as the top leader after Ismael Haniyeh was assassinated in July while in Tehran. A photo of Sinwar speaking during a meeting in Gaza City on April 30, 2022, has been circulating on social media.
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had previously referred to Sinwar as a "dead man walking," making him the most wanted man in Israel. If it is confirmed that Sinwar has indeed been killed, it would be a significant victory for the Israeli military, who have been targeting high-profile leaders of their enemies in recent months. This news will undoubtedly increase tensions in the Middle East, where there are already fears of a wider conflict brewing. Israel's continued bombing of Lebanon and preparations for an attack on Iran have only added to these fears.
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