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Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Leader, Reportedly Killed in Israeli Airstrike
In a significant development, Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas, has reportedly been martyred in an Israeli airstrike at the Jabalia camp in Gaza. This has been confirmed by both the Israeli army and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. Sinwar had previously survived multiple assassination attempts
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by News Desk
2024-10-17
Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Leader, Reportedly Killed in Israeli Airstrike

In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Yahya Sinwar, the head of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, has reportedly been martyred in an Israeli airstrike targeting militants at the Jabalia camp in the Gaza Strip. This development has been confirmed by both the Israeli army and Hamas.
According to foreign media reports, the Israeli army stated that three militants were targeted in the airstrike, with Sinwar's martyrdom being verified through DNA testing.

The attack took place in Rafah, and the confirmation of his death was also shared by the son of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.


Sinwar's rise to leadership within Hamas followed the mysterious targeting of Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year. Since taking charge, he had remained a prominent figure in Gaza, successfully evading multiple assassination attempts.


Sinwar's background includes spending 23 years in an Israeli prison, and he is known for his fluency in Hebrew. His family originally hails from the occupied Palestinian territory of Ashkelon.
As tensions escalate in the region, this incident is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups.
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