Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, labeling it as the 'beginning of the end' of the ongoing war in the region. Sinwar, allegedly responsible for the deadly October 7 attack that killed one thousand two hundred six people in Israel, was killed in a military operation in southern Gaza. While Hamas has not confirmed his death, Netanyahu and military officials view this as a significant blow to the organization.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, labeling it as the 'beginning of the end' of the ongoing war in the region.
Sinwar, allegedly responsible for the deadly October 7 attack that killed 1,206 people in Israel, was killed in a military operation in southern Gaza, according to the Israeli military.
While Hamas has not confirmed his death, Netanyahu and military officials view this as a significant blow to the organization.
The conflict, which has raged for over a year, has seen heavy casualties on both sides, with 42,438 reported dead in Gaza.
US President
Joe Biden supported the operation, seeing it as an opportunity for future political settlement.
Meanwhile, Israel's simultaneous conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, escalating regional tensions.