Israel Investigates Possible Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar, Mastermind of October 7 Attacks, in Gaza Airstrike

Sep 22, 2024, 08:46 PM

Israeli officials are investigating the possibility that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, was killed or injured in a recent airstrike on the Gaza Strip. Reports from various sources, including Kan News, indicate that there is currently no confirmed intelligence to support this claim. The Israeli defense establishment is divided on whether Sinwar has been eliminated or is simply out of contact. Some officials believe that the lack of communication from Sinwar suggests he may have been severely injured or killed, while others remain skeptical. The IDF has stated that they cannot confirm or deny Sinwar's death, and DNA tests on bodies brought back from Gaza have so far returned negative results. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reiterated that the IDF will continue to investigate.