West responds to the death of Hamas leader
Israel’s assassination of Yahya Sinwar has been viewed as a potential pathway to peace in Gaza, according to statements from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy. 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 that Israel has killed Yahya Sinwar, 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,” US President Joe Biden stated in a White House release. He emphasized that Sinwar’s death “proves once again that no terrorists anywhere in the world can escape justice, no matter how long it takes.”
Biden drew parallels between Sinwar's death and the US operation that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in 2011. He also mentioned plans to reach out to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss steps toward ending the Gaza conflict, noting that Sinwar “no longer exists” as a significant barrier to the region's post-Hamas future.
Additionally, Biden disclosed that the US had collaborated "side-by-side" with Israel to locate and track Sinwar and other Hamas leaders in Gaza.
During a campaign event 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,” while also reiterating Biden’s sentiment that this represents “an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza” without Hamas at the helm.
French President Emmanuel Macron labeled Sinwar “the main person responsible for the terrorist attacks and barbaric acts of October 7,” urging the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock characterized Sinwar as “a brutal murderer and terrorist who wanted to destroy Israel and its people,” calling for Hamas to surrender to alleviate the suffering of the Gaza population.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani expressed hope that the removal of the Hamas leader would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, framing Sinwar’s killing as Israel acting in “self-defense against the Hamas terrorists.”
UK Defense Secretary John Healey remarked that he would “not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar,” attributing responsibility for the October 7 attack to him. He described that day as “the darkest, deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Second World War,” but also acknowledged that it resulted in “more than a year of conflict and an intolerable level of civilian Palestinian casualties as well.”
The conflict escalated when Israel declared war on Hamas following the group's incursion on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,100 individuals and the capture of around 250 more. Since then, Israeli military operations—airstrikes, artillery fire, and ground assaults—have led to extensive devastation in Gaza. Local health authorities report that around 42,000 Palestinians, primarily women and children, have lost their lives in the enclave.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
High-ranking officials from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy have praised the announcement that Israel has killed Yahya Sinwar, 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,” US President Joe Biden stated in a White House release. He emphasized that Sinwar’s death “proves once again that no terrorists anywhere in the world can escape justice, no matter how long it takes.”
Biden drew parallels between Sinwar's death and the US operation that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in 2011. He also mentioned plans to reach out to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss steps toward ending the Gaza conflict, noting that Sinwar “no longer exists” as a significant barrier to the region's post-Hamas future.
Additionally, Biden disclosed that the US had collaborated "side-by-side" with Israel to locate and track Sinwar and other Hamas leaders in Gaza.
During a campaign event 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,” while also reiterating Biden’s sentiment that this represents “an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza” without Hamas at the helm.
French President Emmanuel Macron labeled Sinwar “the main person responsible for the terrorist attacks and barbaric acts of October 7,” urging the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock characterized Sinwar as “a brutal murderer and terrorist who wanted to destroy Israel and its people,” calling for Hamas to surrender to alleviate the suffering of the Gaza population.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani expressed hope that the removal of the Hamas leader would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, framing Sinwar’s killing as Israel acting in “self-defense against the Hamas terrorists.”
UK Defense Secretary John Healey remarked that he would “not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar,” attributing responsibility for the October 7 attack to him. He described that day as “the darkest, deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Second World War,” but also acknowledged that it resulted in “more than a year of conflict and an intolerable level of civilian Palestinian casualties as well.”
The conflict escalated when Israel declared war on Hamas following the group's incursion on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,100 individuals and the capture of around 250 more. Since then, Israeli military operations—airstrikes, artillery fire, and ground assaults—have led to extensive devastation in Gaza. Local health authorities report that around 42,000 Palestinians, primarily women and children, have lost their lives in the enclave.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
