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Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
IDF confirms death of Hamas leader, Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Head of Hamas in Gaza Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)
The IDF and Shin Bet announce that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed.
In a joint statement, they say that recent IDF and Shin Bet activities reduced Sinwar’s area of operations, ultimately leading to his death.
The statement explains that over the past few weeks, the 162nd Division and Gaza Division have been operating in Gaza in areas where intelligence indicates senior Hamas officials have been hiding. A force from the 828th Bislamach Brigade killed three terrorists, and one of them was identified today as Sinwar.
