Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11pm on 17 Oct 2024,Thursday International
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a top figure on Israel's most-wanted list, has been killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirmed. Sinwar, accused of masterminding the deadly 7 October attacks, was described as a central force in Hamas' operations. Katz hailed the killing as a "significant military and moral achievement" and a victory against radical extremism, opening the possibility of releasing hostages and reducing Iranian influence in Gaza. Israeli authorities are conducting DNA and dental tests to confirm the identity of Sinwar’s body, following his death.
