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| Killing of Yahya Sinwar | |
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| Part of the Israel–Hamas war and Rafah offensive | |
| Type | Shootout |
| Location | Rafah, Gaza Strip 31°17′19″N 34°15′7″E / 31.28861°N 34.25194°E / 31.28861; 34.25194 |
| Date | 17 October 2024 |
| Executed by |  Israel Defense Forces |
| Casualties |  3 militants killed(including Yahya Sinwar) |
  RafahLocation within the Gaza Strip | |
On 17 October 2024, it was alleged by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet, that Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed in a gunfight with the non-elite unit in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. Tank shells were fired at a booby-trapped building and a drone equipped with a camera was brought in to ensure that it was empty of fighters. Israel's Army Radio stated that DNA tests were being conducted to determine if Sinwar was killed. Sinwar, who was one of Israel's most wanted men after the October 7 attack, was in a building with two others. The military operation was described as random and not planned in advance. The investigators who interrogated Sinwar as well as a dentist were called in to identify the body. The body was transferred to Israel.
At the time of his killing Sinwar was not underground and was not using hostages as shields. In a joint statement from the IDF and Shin Bet spokespersons, it was stated: "there were no signs of the presence of hostages in the area."
Background
The October 7 attack led to Israel launching retaliatory measures against the Gaza Strip and untold suffering described by human rights organizations as "unprecedented". The war extended to Lebanon by September 2024. The top Hamas leaders were assassinated, starting with Saleh al-Arouri, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh. Israel's retaliatory measures sparked global outrage, prompting several governments to cut ties with the country and condemn its most right-wing government to date.
In February 2024, a video was published of Sinwar moving in a tunnel with his family. There was also speculation in August that he would emerge above ground in a woman's cloak. Sinwar was chosen as head of the movement's political bureau on August 6, 2024, after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Killing
The shooting was carried out by conscript soldiers from a non-elite unit who did not know who they were fighting, according to Kan. There were no hostages nearby.
Reactions
Israel
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tweeted that "Israel is committed to eliminating terrorists wherever they are".
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the government must seize the opportunity to act decisively regarding the hostages.
References
- "Arab media reports: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza - report". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 17 October 2024.
- "IDF investigates if Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was eliminated in gaza". www.israelhayom.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- Hallam, Lauren Izso, Vasco Cotovio, Jessie Gretener, Jonny (13 February 2024). "Israel releases video purportedly showing Hamas leader Sinwar in tunnel under Khan Younis". CNN.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - I24NEWS (26 August 2024). "Yahya Sinwar reportedly hiding in plain sight 'dressed as a woman'". Ynetnews. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "Hamas names mastermind of Oct 7 attacks Yahya Sinwar as new political leader". France 24. 6 August 2024. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- Kampeas, Ron (17 October 2024). "Israel reportedly kills Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar".
- "As speculation Sinwar killed grows, Gallant tweets: 'We will reach every terrorist and eliminate them' | The Times of Israel".
- "'Somewhere in hell' he wishes he made a deal: Israel reacts to reports of Sinwar's death". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 17 October 2024.
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