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Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Resurfaces Amid Speculation of Death

Sinwar, thought to be dead, reestablishes contact with Hamas negotiators, complicating hostage negotiations.

  • Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack, has resurfaced after a period of silence, dispelling rumors of his death.
  • Sinwar was reported to have surrounded himself with hostages and had ceased direct communication with Qatari mediators.
  • Qatari officials have clarified that Sinwar is alive but is not directly involved in the ongoing negotiations, which are led by Khalil Al-Hayah.
  • The Israeli policy of targeting Hamas leadership has complicated efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release.
  • There is no evidence that Sinwar was killed, and he is reportedly communicating through non-digital means to avoid detection.
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