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Israel kills Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in Gaza airstrike

It represents the second targeted elimination in Gaza’s Hamas hierarchy, coinciding with rising civilian casualties alongside protracted hostage talks.

Zerstörte Gebäude in einem von israelischen Angriffen betroffenen Gebiet in Chan Junis im südlichen Gazastreifen.
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Overview

  • Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strike that killed Mohammed Sinwar, who led Hamas’s Gaza operations and was among Israel’s most-wanted targets.
  • Sinwar assumed leadership after his brother Yahya’s death in 2024 and was linked to the October 7, 2023, attack that killed over 1,200 Israelis.
  • The conflict has claimed more than 54,000 Palestinian lives in Gaza, according to the Hamas-controlled health authority.
  • Israeli officials report at least 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza, with three in uncertain condition and the remains of 35 others held.
  • Israel’s strategy of eliminating Hamas leaders continues against a backdrop of deepening humanitarian devastation and diplomatic deadlock over ceasefire and hostage exchanges.