The Western world applauds the demise of Hamas leader
The United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have stated that Israel's killing of Yahya Sinwar may pave the way for peace in Gaza. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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**Israel has killed Yahya Sinwar in Gaza**
High-ranking officials from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy have praised the announcement of Yahya Sinwar's death, the political leader of Hamas, during a firefight in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Sinwar's death on Thursday, verifying his identity through DNA testing.
"This is a good day for Israel, for the US, and for the world,” said US President Joe Biden in a White House statement. Biden emphasized that Sinwar’s death “proves once again that no terrorists anywhere in the world can escape justice, no matter how long it takes.”
He drew a parallel between Sinwar's demise and the US killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in 2011, stating he would soon reach out to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strategies to end the Gaza war now that Sinwar “no longer exists” as a significant obstacle in the region’s future.
Biden also noted that the US has collaborated “side-by-side” with Israel to locate and track Sinwar and other Hamas leaders in Gaza.
During a campaign speech in Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris remarked that “justice has been served, and the US, Israel, and the entire world are better off as a result.” She reiterated Biden’s comments about the potential to “finally end the war in Gaza” with Hamas no longer in power.
French President Emmanuel Macron labeled Sinwar “the main person responsible for the terrorist attacks and barbaric acts of October 7” and insisted on the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock referred to Sinwar as “a brutal murderer and terrorist who wanted to destroy Israel and its people,” urging Hamas to surrender to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani expressed hope that the removal of the Hamas leader would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, characterizing Sinwar’s death as Israel acting in “self-defense against the Hamas terrorists.”
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated he would “not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar,” holding him accountable for the October 7 terrorist attack. While he described that day as “the darkest, deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Second World War,” Healey acknowledged that it also initiated “more than a year of conflict and an intolerable level of civilian Palestinian casualties as well.”
Israel launched a military campaign against Hamas following the group's assault, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,100 people and the capture of around 250 others on October 7. The ongoing Israeli airstrikes, artillery bombardments, and ground operations have led to extensive devastation in Gaza, with local health authorities reporting around 42,000 Palestinian casualties, predominantly among women and children.
Alejandro Jose Martinez contributed to this report for TROIB News
High-ranking officials from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy have praised the announcement of Yahya Sinwar's death, the political leader of Hamas, during a firefight in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Sinwar's death on Thursday, verifying his identity through DNA testing.
"This is a good day for Israel, for the US, and for the world,” said US President Joe Biden in a White House statement. Biden emphasized that Sinwar’s death “proves once again that no terrorists anywhere in the world can escape justice, no matter how long it takes.”
He drew a parallel between Sinwar's demise and the US killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in 2011, stating he would soon reach out to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strategies to end the Gaza war now that Sinwar “no longer exists” as a significant obstacle in the region’s future.
Biden also noted that the US has collaborated “side-by-side” with Israel to locate and track Sinwar and other Hamas leaders in Gaza.
During a campaign speech in Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris remarked that “justice has been served, and the US, Israel, and the entire world are better off as a result.” She reiterated Biden’s comments about the potential to “finally end the war in Gaza” with Hamas no longer in power.
French President Emmanuel Macron labeled Sinwar “the main person responsible for the terrorist attacks and barbaric acts of October 7” and insisted on the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock referred to Sinwar as “a brutal murderer and terrorist who wanted to destroy Israel and its people,” urging Hamas to surrender to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani expressed hope that the removal of the Hamas leader would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, characterizing Sinwar’s death as Israel acting in “self-defense against the Hamas terrorists.”
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated he would “not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar,” holding him accountable for the October 7 terrorist attack. While he described that day as “the darkest, deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Second World War,” Healey acknowledged that it also initiated “more than a year of conflict and an intolerable level of civilian Palestinian casualties as well.”
Israel launched a military campaign against Hamas following the group's assault, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,100 people and the capture of around 250 others on October 7. The ongoing Israeli airstrikes, artillery bombardments, and ground operations have led to extensive devastation in Gaza, with local health authorities reporting around 42,000 Palestinian casualties, predominantly among women and children.
Alejandro Jose Martinez contributed to this report for TROIB News
