Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that Mohammed Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, has been killed in an Israeli military operation, escalating tensions in the region.
Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Chief Mohammed Sinwar
Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Chief Mohammed Sinwar
Israel's PM announces elimination of key Hamas figure amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the death of Mohammed Sinwar, the chief of Hamas in Gaza, marking a significant event in the continuing conflict between Israel and the militant group. Sinwar, who was a prominent figure within Hamas and the brother of the late leader Yahya Sinwar, was reportedly eliminated in an Israeli military strike conducted on May 13 in Khan Younis.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that the operation targeted the courtyard and vicinity of the European Hospital, aiming to dismantle Hamas's underground infrastructure in the area. Following the strike, Gaza's health ministry reported that the attack resulted in the deaths of 28 individuals. However, Hamas has yet to confirm or deny Sinwar's death.
This incident falls within a broader military campaign that Israel launched in response to a cross-border assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which left approximately 1,200 Israelis dead and 251 others taken hostage. Since then, the conflict has escalated further, leading to over 54,084 casualties in Gaza, according to health officials in the territory.
The Israeli military's operations and the ongoing situation in Gaza have drawn international attention and concern, with investigations into the circumstances surrounding air strikes like that on the European Hospital continuing. The latest developments highlight the volatile nature of the Israel-Gaza conflict and its significant humanitarian impact.
