New Delhi, AYT News | In a significant development. Israeli soldiers have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in a raid in southern Gaza. Sinwar, who had led the armed group in Gaza since 2017, was described by Israel, the US, and UK as the mastermind behind the devastating October 7 attacks that claimed 1,200 lives and took 251 hostages. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Today as we promised to do we settled the score with him. The Israeli military reported that Sinwar was among three militants killed during a raid on a building in Rafah suspected of being used by senior Hamas figures.
The Raid The IDF spokesman, Daniel Hagari provided details of the operation, stating that three gunmen were spotted running from house to house. After being fired upon they split up and Sinwar entered a building alone. A drone spotted him sitting in a chair, and he threw a piece of wood at it. Soldiers then entered the building to find Sinwar with a vest a gun and 40,000 shekels. Reaction Lt Col Hertzi Halevi, chief of the IDF said We said we would get to him, and we did get to him. The world is now better off without him." The confirmation of Sinwar's death was delayed due to verification processes including comparing dental records and fingerprints.