Hamas chief Sinwar positive for COVID-19

The head of the Hamas terror group in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and entered quarantine, Hamas announces.

“A special coronavirus test was conducted for Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, after symptoms manifested and it came back positive… We emphasize that Yahya Sinwar is fine and in good health, thank God. He is working normally according to safety protocols and medical quarantine,” Sinwar’s office says in a statement.

— Aaron Boxerman

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