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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the IDF in the Gaza Strip, sources close to the matter confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
The IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) put out a joint statement on the possible assassination earlier Thursday.
"Initial report - During IDF operations in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were eliminated. The IDF and Shin Bet are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," the IDF said.
"In the building where the terrorists were eliminated, there were no signs of the presence of hostages in the area. The forces that are operating in the area are continuing to operate with the required caution."
Sky News Arabia published a report shortly after, quoting a security official as saying that his death is confirmed.
One of the terrorists targeted in the IDF strike in Gaza was Hamas's Khan Yunis division commander, who Army Radio reported on Thursday has been in close proximity to Sinwar since the start of the war. According to the Army Radio report, Israel's confirmation of the division commander's death is a significant sign that Sinwar was among those killed in the IDF strike.
The IDF also believes that Sinwar stayed in the tunnel with the six slain hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino, who were being held in Rafah. According to the IDF, after the hostages were executed, he started to move without other hostages as human shields.
Israel Police gave the following statement a few hours after the report: "In response to recent reports concerning the identification of Yahya Sinwar's assassination, the Israel Police, IDF, and Shin Bet are actively working to establish a definitive identification."
"As of now, one of the multiple necessary assessments has been completed for absolute confirmation. Dental images have been submitted to the police forensics lab, and DNA testing is currently in progress."
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The IDF once again providing upward mobility for ambitious Palestinian terrorists.
The IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) put out a joint statement on the possible assassination earlier Thursday.
"Initial report - During IDF operations in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were eliminated. The IDF and Shin Bet are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," the IDF said.
"In the building where the terrorists were eliminated, there were no signs of the presence of hostages in the area. The forces that are operating in the area are continuing to operate with the required caution."
Sky News Arabia published a report shortly after, quoting a security official as saying that his death is confirmed.
One of the terrorists targeted in the IDF strike in Gaza was Hamas's Khan Yunis division commander, who Army Radio reported on Thursday has been in close proximity to Sinwar since the start of the war. According to the Army Radio report, Israel's confirmation of the division commander's death is a significant sign that Sinwar was among those killed in the IDF strike.
The IDF also believes that Sinwar stayed in the tunnel with the six slain hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino, who were being held in Rafah. According to the IDF, after the hostages were executed, he started to move without other hostages as human shields.
Israel Police gave the following statement a few hours after the report: "In response to recent reports concerning the identification of Yahya Sinwar's assassination, the Israel Police, IDF, and Shin Bet are actively working to establish a definitive identification."
"As of now, one of the multiple necessary assessments has been completed for absolute confirmation. Dental images have been submitted to the police forensics lab, and DNA testing is currently in progress."
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, IDF confirms | The Jerusalem Post
In an unexpected turn of events, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during an IDF operation in Rafah, potentially reshaping the conflict's dynamics. No hostages were killed during the operation.
www.jpost.com
The IDF once again providing upward mobility for ambitious Palestinian terrorists.
