Hamas Leader Sinwar Killed in Israeli Airstrike: Netanyahu Announces Major Victory

Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar Killed in Israeli Airstrike, Netanyahu Announces JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday the death of Muhammad Sinwar, the leader of the Islamist organization Hamas, in an Israeli airstrike. The announcement, made during a Knesset address, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. "We eliminated Muhammad Sinwar," Netanyahu declared. He further explained that this action, along with the elimination of other top Hamas commanders, is part of a broader strategy to cripple the organization's command structure. Netanyahu's statement detailed the scope of Israel's operations over the past 600 days of conflict, stating, "In 600 days since the outbreak of the Revitalization War, we have changed the face of the Middle East." He claimed responsibility for repelling terrorists, forcefully entering the Gaza Strip, and eliminating tens of thousands of terrorists, including prominent figures like Mohammed Deif, Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and now Muhammad Sinwar. Netanyahu also asserted that Israel has destroyed much of Hamas's infrastructure and taken control of key areas in Gaza, including the Philadelphia Corridor and the Moraq Axis, effectively cutting off arms supplies to the group. The announcement has yet to be independently verified, and Hamas has not issued an official statement. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with concerns rising about potential further escalation of the conflict. The long-term implications of Sinwar's death and Israel's claimed successes remain to be seen.