Israeli military confirms the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

The Israeli military on Thursday confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who Israel has accused of masterminding the October 7 attack last year that precipitated the war in Gaza. Sinwar was reportedly killed in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Oct 18, 2024 - 05:00
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Israeli military confirms the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
The Israeli military on Thursday confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who Israel has accused of masterminding the October 7 attack last year that precipitated the war in Gaza. Sinwar was reportedly killed in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.