Yahya Sinwar death news live updates: The Hamas chief was killed on Wednesday in Rafah by an Israeli military operation
Yahya Sinwar death news live updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Thursday that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was the “beginning of the end” of the war in Gaza. He, however, clarified, that the war will not end until the remaining 97 hostages in Hamas custody since October 7, 2023, are returned.
The Israeli military said that after a lengthy hunt, troops had on Wednesday “eliminated Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organisation, in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip”. Hamas has not confirmed his death or made any statement yet.
Sinwar was believed the mastermind behind the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, after which conflict between Israel and Gaza escalated.
Sinwar’s death is the latest in a series of Israeli offensives against top commanders of Hamas and Hezbollah, causing major damage to the militant organisations.
The United States has said that Sinwar’s death was a positive sign for ceasefire talks, as he had been a roadblock to the mediation process.
