IDF Probing Whether Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Was Killed in Gaza Strikes
The IDF is investigating if Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a Gaza strike * Troops struck a building, and a body resembling Sinwar was found * DNA testing will confirm the identity
By Simcha Pasko/The Media Line
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating the possibility that they have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a recent operation in Gaza, military sources confirmed Thursday. Sinwar, considered one of the masterminds behind the devastating October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, may have been among three terrorists killed in a building targeted by Israeli forces.
The incident took place during an IDF raid in Gaza on Wednesday. According to reports from Channel 12, IDF troops spotted several fighters entering a building and ordered a strike. The structure collapsed, and when soldiers inspected the aftermath, they realized that one of the bodies resembled Sinwar. However, the military is still working to confirm the identity of the deceased, as the area around the body is heavily booby-trapped. A senior Israeli official has suggested there is a “high likelihood” that the slain individual is indeed Sinwar.
The Hamas leader, believed to have been hiding among hostages to ensure his safety, has not been seen or heard from since the start of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Earlier speculation had suggested that Sinwar was using Israeli hostages as human shields, though no hostages were found in the building where the strike occurred.
Photos circulating online, though unverified, allegedly show the body of the individual believed to be Sinwar. The IDF has stated that further DNA testing will be required to confirm the identity.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reacted to the growing speculation, posting a tweet with a quote from Leviticus: “You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword.” Gallant also shared images of former Hamas military chief Muhammad Deif and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, both with Xs over their faces, along wi
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