AQRI.net Hamas has confirmed that its political leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed during intense combat with Israeli forces in southern Gaza. Sinwar, who led Hamas since 2017, died while actively engaging in battles with Israeli troops. Hamas praised Sinwar as a martyr and vowed to continue its resistance against Israel’s military operations, stressing that his death would not halt their struggle for Palestinian liberation.
In a statement, Senior Hamas official Khalil Hayya warned that Israeli hostages in Gaza would not be released until Israel ends its military campaign. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the military offensive would continue despite Sinwar’s death, stating that the war in Gaza is far from over.
Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
The conflict, which escalated after Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, has claimed the lives of over 42,500 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, and displaced hundreds of thousands. Israel’s military operations continue to intensify, drawing international calls for a ceasefire that Israel has so far rejected.
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Sinwar’s killing has also drawn condemnation from Hezbollah and Iran, both of whom reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian cause. Despite diplomatic efforts led by U.S. President Joe Biden and European leaders, the prospect of a ceasefire remains uncertain as Israel presses ahead with its military objectives.
