Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, has been killed in Gaza during a clash with Israeli forces. The Israeli Foreign Minister, Katz, described Sinwar’s death as a “military and moral achievement for the Israeli army.” Sinwar played a key role in orchestrating Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel, which triggered the latest surge in Middle Eastern conflicts.
On Thursday, Palestinian officials reported that an Israeli strike on a school shelter in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 28 individuals, including four children. Almost 100 others were injured in Jabaliya, according to the emergency unit of the Gaza Health Ministry in the north.
Syria’s military reported that an early Thursday Israeli strike injured two civilians and damaged a military post. Israel frequently targets military sites in Syria associated with Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group. Recently, Israel has intensified its campaign against Hezbollah following nearly daily cross-border exchanges over the past year.
BREAKING: Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Reportedly Killed During Clash with Israeli Forces
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In Lebanon, over 2,400 people have died in the past year, and 77% of public schools are currently non-operational, either due to their use as shelters or their proximity to conflict zones.
On October 7, 2023, militants led by Hamas breached Israel’s security fence, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people, mainly civilians, and the abduction of another 250. The Israeli offensive in Gaza has led to over 42,000 Palestinian deaths, as reported by local health authorities, who do not differentiate between combatants and civilians. The conflict has devastated large portions of Gaza and displaced about 90% of its 2.3 million residents.
What Other Media Are Saying
- ABC News reports that Israeli forces are checking if Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three killed in Gaza, with no hostages found in the area where the operation took place.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who was Yahya Sinwar?
Yahya Sinwar was a top leader of Hamas.
What did Katz say about Sinwar’s death?
Katz called Sinwar’s death a ‘military and moral achievement for the Israeli army.’
What happened in Jabaliya, Gaza?
An Israeli strike on a school shelter killed 28 people, including four children, and injured almost 100 others.
Why does Israel frequently target sites in Syria?
Israel targets military sites in Syria associated with Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group.
How has the conflict affected Gaza’s residents?
The conflict has displaced about 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.