May 11th 2024.
According to reports from Israeli media, Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar is not currently hiding in Rafah in southern Gaza as previously believed. This information was shared by two officials who are familiar with the situation and spoke to the Times of Israel on Friday night. However, they were unable to confirm the exact location of al-Sinwar at this time.
Based on the latest intelligence, it is believed that al-Sinwar may be hiding in underground tunnels located in the Khan Younis area, which is approximately eight kilometers north of Rafah. It is worth noting that the Israeli army had withdrawn from this area about a month ago. However, they have recently advanced to the eastern outskirts of Rafah.
During the conflict in the Gaza Strip, Israel had made it a priority to capture or eliminate al-Sinwar and his deputy, Mohammed Deif. In March, the army announced that they had successfully killed the third-highest ranking leader of Hamas in Gaza, Marwan Issa, through an airstrike. However, al-Sinwar and Deif have not been found despite claims from Israeli officials that they were close to capturing them.
Al-Sinwar is known for his involvement in planning the brutal attack on October 7th last year, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 Israelis and the capture of over 200 hostages who were taken to Gaza. This has earned him the title of a key planner in this massacre. These details were confirmed by the newspaper, stating that despite efforts from Israeli officials, al-Sinwar and Deif have managed to evade capture.
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