Sinwar played a pivotal role in the negotiations for Gilad Shalit 's release. Despite being part of the negotiation team, Sinwar opposed deals that did not include high-profile prisoners, known …

Nov 27, 2025 · Yahya Sinwar (born October 29, 1962, Khan Younis refugee camp, Gaza Strip—died October 16, 2024, Rafah, Gaza Strip) was the de facto leader of Hamas from 2017 …

An Israeli autopsy found that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by a gunshot to the head, The New York Times reported on Friday. Dr. Chen Kugel, who oversaw the autopsy, told the …

Oct 17, 2024 · Yahya Sinwar, widely regarded as mastermind behind Hamas' brutal attack on Israel last year, was killed in Israeli military operation in Gaza.

Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. The militant group said hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a …

Oct 18, 2024 · Mr. Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the top target of Israel’s military, was killed in a firefight with Israeli soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Israeli officials said.

6 days ago · Mohammad Sinwar, the elusive Hamas military chief in Gaza, had for months since the death of his brother, in 2024, been Israel's most wanted man. On December 29, Hamas …

Oct 17, 2024 · Yahya Sinwar, 61, was said to have spent much of his time hiding in the tunnels under the Strip, along with a cadre of bodyguards and a "human shield" of hostages seized …

Oct 17, 2024 · Hamas has confirmed that Israel killed its political and military leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. The Israeli military said on Thursday that Sinwar had been positively identified after …

Oct 18, 2024 · Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and Yahya Sinwar, a founder of Hamas' military wing, wave as supporters celebrate the release of hundreds of prisoners, including Sinwar, following …