Netanyahu Confirms Israel Killed Hamas Gaza Leader Mohammed Sinwar in Recent Strike
Israel claims to have killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in a major military strike.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday that Israeli forces have killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar. The declaration came during a speech to the Knesset, Israel’s national legislature. Netanyahu's statement marks the first time he has publicly confirmed Sinwar’s death, upgrading previous remarks in which he said the militant leader had "apparently" been killed.
Mohammed Sinwar was considered one of Israel's most wanted men due to his pivotal role within Hamas's military leadership. He was the younger brother of the now-deceased head of the group, further cementing his significance within the organization's hierarchy.
Sinwar reportedly became the focus of Israeli military operations in southern Gaza earlier this month. According to Israeli officials, he was targeted in an airstrike on a hospital in the area. On May 21, Netanyahu noted that it was "likely" Sinwar had been killed as a result of that operation, but offered no definitive confirmation until his remarks on Wednesday.
The killing of Mohammed Sinwar is expected to be a significant blow to Hamas, which has seen several of its top leaders targeted during the ongoing conflict. Israeli sources have emphasized the operation as part of their broader campaign aimed at dismantling Hamas’s command structure.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
