Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in October 2024. He was one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attacks on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis. Sinwar, known for his role in orchestrating Hamas’s military operations, was targeted by Israeli forces after weeks of intense conflict. His death has been compared to the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden, symbolizing a major blow to Hamas and a potential turning point in the conflict
Israeli forces have confirmed the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a military operation on October 16, 2024, in the Gaza Strip. Sinwar, a key architect of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks against Israel, was targeted during an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operation. He had been hiding in Gaza, reportedly using the civilian population and Hamas tunnels for cover.
Sinwar’s death is seen as a significant blow to Hamas, as he played a central role in orchestrating the conflict. Israeli officials, including the IDF and Israel’s foreign minister, view his elimination as both a military and moral victory, with the potential to impact the release of Israeli hostages and alter the balance of power in Gaza. The operation also killed two other militant