The IDF has confirmed the death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects behind the October 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war.
Sinwar was one of the most senior figures of Hamas. He took over as leader after the assassination of former head Ismail Haniyeh in July. Hamas hasn’t commented yet.
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Israel’s foreign minister has described his death as “a significant military and moral achievement”.
The targeted operation also killed Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas’s military wing.
It comes as the conflict in the Middle East escalates and countries warn Israel against strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Reports have described this as a pivotal moment in the war and the wider conflict in the Middle East.
Some speculate whether Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will treat this as a victory and end the fighting.
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