Israeli Army 'Investigating Potential' of Its Forces Killing Hamas Leader
The IDF announced that they have killed three Hamas militants in Gaza, with one potentially being the group's leader, Yahya Sinwar. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that they are investigating the possibility that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, may have been killed during a recent operation in Gaza.
The IDF reported that Sinwar could be among three militants killed in a skirmish at an undisclosed location. The military is collaborating with the Israeli Security Agency to verify whether this is indeed the case. "At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," the military emphasized.
Since early 2017, Sinwar has held the position of Hamas leader in Gaza. In August, he took on full leadership of the group, becoming the head of its political bureau. The 62-year-old succeeded Ismail Haniyeh after Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran.
Sinwar is considered a key figure, along with Mohammed Deif, the chief of the Ezzedeen al-Qassam Brigades, which is Hamas's military wing. They are widely seen as the architects of the surprise attack on southern Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023, igniting the current conflict. Israel claims to have killed Deif in an airstrike earlier this year, although claims of his death have been denied by Hamas.
Unverified images that are circulating online purport to show Sinwar's body partially buried in rubble, exhibiting signs of multiple blast traumas and an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Media reports indicate that the military has taken the body to a laboratory for DNA testing to confirm whether it belongs to the Hamas leader.
Israel declared war on Hamas last October, following a surprise attack that resulted in approximately 1,100 deaths and around 250 kidnappings in southern Israel. The ongoing conflict has led to extensive destruction in Gaza due to heavy artillery, air strikes, and Israeli ground operations. Local health authorities report that around 42,000 people, primarily women and children, have died in the Palestinian enclave.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
The IDF reported that Sinwar could be among three militants killed in a skirmish at an undisclosed location. The military is collaborating with the Israeli Security Agency to verify whether this is indeed the case. "At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," the military emphasized.
Since early 2017, Sinwar has held the position of Hamas leader in Gaza. In August, he took on full leadership of the group, becoming the head of its political bureau. The 62-year-old succeeded Ismail Haniyeh after Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran.
Sinwar is considered a key figure, along with Mohammed Deif, the chief of the Ezzedeen al-Qassam Brigades, which is Hamas's military wing. They are widely seen as the architects of the surprise attack on southern Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023, igniting the current conflict. Israel claims to have killed Deif in an airstrike earlier this year, although claims of his death have been denied by Hamas.
Unverified images that are circulating online purport to show Sinwar's body partially buried in rubble, exhibiting signs of multiple blast traumas and an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Media reports indicate that the military has taken the body to a laboratory for DNA testing to confirm whether it belongs to the Hamas leader.
Israel declared war on Hamas last October, following a surprise attack that resulted in approximately 1,100 deaths and around 250 kidnappings in southern Israel. The ongoing conflict has led to extensive destruction in Gaza due to heavy artillery, air strikes, and Israeli ground operations. Local health authorities report that around 42,000 people, primarily women and children, have died in the Palestinian enclave.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
