Jahja al-Sinwar: “The score is settled” – that is how the world reacts to the demise of the Hamas chief | EUROtoday

Hamas chief Jahja Sinwar is lifeless, in keeping with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. “The mass murderer Jahja Sinwar, who was responsible for the October 7 massacre and atrocities, was killed today by IDF soldiers,” Katz mentioned with reference on the Israeli army. There was initially no affirmation from Hamas on Thursday night.

“A serious blow has been dealt to evil, but the task that awaits us is not yet finished,” emphasised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Addressing the hostage-takers who’re nonetheless holding dozens of individuals kidnapped from Israel within the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu mentioned that in the event that they launched the hostages, Israel would allow them to stay in return. He known as Sinwar’s killing an “important milestone” within the demise of Hamas, however mentioned the conflict was “not yet over.”

Meanwhile, Herzi Halevi, head of the Israeli military, mentioned that with Sinwar’s killing, Israel had “settled its scores.” Sinwar was “responsible for that very difficult day a year ago.” However, the military will “not rest” till everybody concerned within the main Hamas assault is caught.

“The end of this man has come”

Israeli Defense Minister Joav Galant praised his armed forces. Sinwar’s demise sends a transparent message to the residents of the Gaza Strip, Galant mentioned. “The man who brought disaster and death to the Gaza Strip; the man who made you suffer as a result of his murderous actions – the end of this man has come.”

US President Joe Biden spoke of a “good day” for the world. There is now “the possibility for a ‘day after’ in Gaza without Hamas in power and for a political solution that offers a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike,” it mentioned in an announcement.

Vice President Kamala Harris additionally acknowledged that there was now “an opportunity to finally end the war in the Gaza Strip.” And it should finish in such a approach “that Israel is safe, the hostages are released and the suffering in the Gaza Strip ends.”

Mike Johnson, the chairman of the US House of Representatives, noticed the killing as an indication of “hope”. “His death brings hope to all who want to live in freedom and relief to the Israelis he tried to oppress,” he mentioned

The new NATO Secretary General, Fred Rutte, discovered clear phrases for the masterminds of the bloodbath on October seventh. “I condemned them, all allies condemned them. Every sensible soul in the world has condemned them,” he pressured. “So when he dies, I personally won’t miss him.”

“The suffering of the people in Gaza must finally stop”

The Foreign Office known as for a ceasefire and the discharge of all hostages. Sinwar was “a brutal murderer and terrorist” who “wanted to destroy Israel and its people,” the AA mentioned. As the “mastermind” of the key assault on Israel, he introduced “thousands of people’s deaths and immense suffering across an entire region.” Now that Sinwar is lifeless, Hamas should “immediately release all hostages and lay down their weapons,” it mentioned. The “suffering of the people in Gaza must finally stop.”

French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned on He additionally known as for the discharge of “all hostages still held by Hamas.”