Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Mohammed Sinwar, the chief of Hamas in Gaza, has been "eliminated." However, Israeli military sources have not yet confirmed his death. This statement came during a session in parliament, where Netanyahu listed several Hamas leaders reportedly killed in recent Israeli strikes.
Mohammed Sinwar was on Israel’s most-wanted list and is the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, a former Hamas leader who was killed in a confrontation with Israeli forces last year. Earlier this month, Mohammed was targeted in an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza. Netanyahu mentioned on May 21 that it was likely Sinwar had been killed.
As of now, Hamas has not confirmed the death of their leader. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is making significant progress in defeating Hamas, stating, "In the last two days we have been in a dramatic turn towards a complete defeat of Hamas."
This announcement follows a tragic incident where one person was killed and 48 others were injured when a crowd overwhelmed an aid hub in Gaza. Netanyahu also referred to Israel’s new food distribution system, which has faced criticism from humanitarian groups and the United Nations.
While the death of Mohammed Sinwar may not carry the same weight as that of Yahya Sinwar, it is still considered significant. Analysts note that he was a key figure in Hamas’s leadership, and his elimination would further weaken the group’s command structure. The Israeli military has been systematically targeting senior Hamas leaders, and this could be another step in that ongoing effort.
As this story develops, more updates are expected.