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Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar Reportedly Killed in IDF Strike, Body Found in Gaza Tunnel

Saudi media reports the recovery of Sinwar's remains and those of ten aides in Khan Yunis, though official confirmation from Israel or Hamas is pending.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli army airstrike on the European hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The Israeli military said it had carried out a strike targeting what it said was a Hamas "command and control center" located beneath the hospital.
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Overview

  • Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader, was reportedly killed in an IDF airstrike targeting a tunnel network beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.
  • Saudi outlets Al-Hadath and Al-Arabiya report that Sinwar's body, along with the remains of ten aides, including Rafah Brigade Commander Mohammed Shaban, was recovered from a nearby tunnel.
  • Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that mounting evidence suggests Sinwar's death, but no official confirmation has been issued by Israeli or Hamas authorities.
  • The Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza reported at least 16 fatalities and 70 injuries from the tunnel strike, highlighting the ongoing civilian toll of the conflict.
  • The IDF has intensified airstrikes and troop deployments across Gaza as part of broader efforts to dismantle Hamas's leadership and achieve operational control.