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Yahya Sinwar (AFP through Getty Images)

The Israeli army is more and more assured that the chief of Hamas, who masterminded the 7 October assault on Israel final 12 months, has been killed throughout an operation in southern Gaza.

If confirmed, the dying of Yahya Sinwar would symbolize a significant enhance to the Israeli army and prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a string of high-profile assassinations of outstanding leaders of the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah in latest months.

Israel’s Army Radio stated the incident occurred throughout a floor operation within the metropolis of Rafah within the southern Gaza Strip throughout which Israeli troops killed three militants and took their our bodies.

Members of Israel’s safety cupboard have since been knowledgeable that the Hamas chief may be very seemingly lifeless, in response to two officers with data of the matter, Reuters reported.

Sinwar was the chief architect of final October’s assault on Israel, which killed almost 1,200 individuals and led to 251 extra being taken hostage, and triggered the battle inside Gaza. More than 43,000 Palestinians have been killed since.

Sinwar had to date eluded detection, presumably hiding within the warren of tunnels Hamas has constructed underneath Gaza over the previous twenty years.

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Israeli army confirms dying of Hamas chief

The Israeli army has confirmed the dying of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.

In a message on X, previously Twitter, they wrote: “Eliminated: Yahya Sinwar.”

Tom Watling17 October 2024 18:02

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Gallant: Our enemies will fall by the sword

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant has posted a message on X, previously Twitter, following reviews of the dying of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.

He cites Leviticus 26, a passage from the Torah, that reads: “You will pursue your enemies and they will fall before you by the sword.”

In his personal phrases, he provides: “Our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.”

He connected a photograph with pink “X” marks over three footage. One of them is clean. The different two present the faces of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas army chief Mohammed Deif.

Nasrallah was killed in late September by an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah is an ally of Hamas that has been firing at Israel since 8 October, the day after the Hamas assault on Israel.

Mohamed Deif, the co-mastermind behind 7 October alongside Sinwar, was killed by an airstrike on southern Gaza in July.

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:59

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Israel FM confirms Hamas chief’s dying – assertion

Below we’ve got quotes from Israeli international minister Israel Katz confirming the dying of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar

“Mass murderer Yahya Sinwar, who was responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers,” Katz stated in an announcement.

“This is a significant military and moral achievement for Israel and a victory for the entire free world against the axis of evil of radical Islam led by Iran.

“The elimination of Sinwar opens the possibility for the immediate release of the hostages and paves the way for a change that will lead to a new reality in Gaza—without Hamas and without Iranian control.”

Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Al Sinwar attends a press conference in Gaza City in May 2021
Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Al Sinwar attends a press convention in Gaza City in May 2021 (EPA)

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:50

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Israeli international minister confirms dying of Sinwar

Israeli international minister Israel Katz has confirmed the dying of Yahya Sinwar, reviews say.

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:45

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Israeli police analyzing dental, DNA proof on Sinwar

Israeli police are analyzing dental pictures and DNA proof to find out whether or not Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli troops in Gaza, the police and army stated In a joint assertion on Thursday.

“As of now, one of the multiple necessary assessments has been completed for absolute confirmation. Dental images have been submitted to the police forensics lab, and DNA testing is currently in progress,” the police and army stated in a joint assertion.

Yahya Sinwar (R), leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement, greets supporters during a rally in Gaza City in 2021
Yahya Sinwar (R), chief of the Palestinian Hamas motion, greets supporters throughout a rally in Gaza City in 2021 (AFP through Getty Images)

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:43

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Hamas sources say indications counsel that Sinwar has been killed

Hamas sources have stated to Reuters that indications from Gaza counsel that the group’s chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in an Israeli operation.

There has, nevertheless, been no official remark from Hamas.

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:30

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Photo allegedly displaying physique of Sinwar circulating on-line

A photograph reportedly displaying the physique of suspected lifeless Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is circulating on social media.

The Independent couldn’t confirm the photograph – and reviews of Sinwar’s dying stay unconfirmed – however the physique within the picture bears resemblance to the Hamas chief.

For instance, there’s a mark close to his left eye that’s just like the mole Sinwar is thought to have in that space of his face.

The picture is extraordinarily graphic, displaying a physique half-buried underneath rubble with a extreme head damage. The man is carrying a army vest and is surrounded by what seems to be Israeli troopers.

We have determined to not present this picture.

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:17

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Here we’ve got some footage of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who’s suspected lifeless

Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar gestures during an anti-Israel rally in Gaza City in May 2021
Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar gestures throughout an anti-Israel rally in Gaza City in May 2021 (REUTERS)
Freed Hamas top security strategist Yahya Al-Sinwar is hugged by senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (R) upon his arrival at the Rafah crossing with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip in October 2011
Freed Hamas high safety strategist Yahya Al-Sinwar is hugged by senior Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh (R) upon his arrival on the Rafah crossing with Egypt within the southern Gaza Strip in October 2011 (REUTERS)
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar gestures as he arrives with Palestinian prisoners at the Rafah crossing with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip in 2011
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar gestures as he arrives with Palestinian prisoners on the Rafah crossing with Egypt within the southern Gaza Strip in 2011 (REUTERS)

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:06

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Hunger specialists say the danger of famine in Gaza stays excessive

Tom Watling17 October 2024 17:01

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Healey: I cannot mourn the dying of Sinwar

UK defence secretary John Healey has stated he’s awaiting affirmation of the potential dying of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar however has added that he “will not mourn” the person’s dying.

“I for one, will not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar – someone who was responsible for the terror attack on October 7th,” he stated.

Healey says he and the federal government are aware that it “triggered not just the darkest, deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Second World War, but that it’s triggered more than a year of conflict and an intolerable level of civilian Palestinian casualties”.

Defence Secretary John Healey has said he will not mourn the death of ‘terror leader’ Yahya Sinwar
Defence Secretary John Healey has stated he won’t mourn the dying of ‘terror leader’ Yahya Sinwar (PA Wire)

Tom Watling17 October 2024 16:50

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/yahya-sinwar-dead-body-israel-hamas-leader-gaza-latest-b2631148.html