Tensions escalate as Israel reports the death of a key Hamas figure, intensifying the conflict in Gaza.
Israel Claims Hamas Chief Mohammed Sinwar Has Been Killed
Israel Claims Hamas Chief Mohammed Sinwar Has Been Killed
Netanyahu announces "elimination" of top Hamas official amid ongoing military operations.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the military has successfully "eliminated" Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas chief in Gaza and brother of the slain group leader Yahya Sinwar. This operation targeted Sinwar on May 13 during a significant strike on the courtyard and adjacent areas of the European hospital located in the southern city of Khan Younis. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that this attack aimed to dismantle Hamas's notorious underground network.
As reported by Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry at that time, the airstrike resulted in the deaths of 28 individuals. Although Hamas has been quiet regarding Sinwar's status, no official confirmation or denial has emerged from the group. Mohammed Sinwar was identified as a significant target due to his influential role following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, masterminded by his brother, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in the previous October.
The ongoing military campaign launched by Israel commenced as a response to a cross-border assault by Hamas that led to approximately 1,200 fatalities and left 251 individuals as hostages. Since the beginning of the conflict, the health ministry in Gaza has reported at least 54,084 casualties in the territory, highlighting the severe toll of the ongoing violence. As investigations continue into the specific impacts of the recent airstrike on the European hospital, the Israel-Gaza conflict shows no signs of abating.
As reported by Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry at that time, the airstrike resulted in the deaths of 28 individuals. Although Hamas has been quiet regarding Sinwar's status, no official confirmation or denial has emerged from the group. Mohammed Sinwar was identified as a significant target due to his influential role following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, masterminded by his brother, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in the previous October.
The ongoing military campaign launched by Israel commenced as a response to a cross-border assault by Hamas that led to approximately 1,200 fatalities and left 251 individuals as hostages. Since the beginning of the conflict, the health ministry in Gaza has reported at least 54,084 casualties in the territory, highlighting the severe toll of the ongoing violence. As investigations continue into the specific impacts of the recent airstrike on the European hospital, the Israel-Gaza conflict shows no signs of abating.
