Hamas's leader in Gaza allegedly eliminated, claims Netanyahu, yet military sources fail to confirm decease
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Hamas's Gaza chief, Mohammed Sinwar, has been "eliminated." However, Israeli military sources have not yet been able to confirm Sinwar's death.
Hamas has likewise not confirmed the apparent killing of its leader, leaving suspicions unsubstantiated. Despite the region teetering on the brink of famine, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations spoke out about the plight of Gaza's people, tearfully describing the devastation and starvation.
Riyah Mansour addressed the Security Council, stating, "Children are dying of starvation. The images of mothers embracing their motionless bodies, caressing their hair, talking to them, apologizing to them, is unbearable." He added, "I have grandchildren. I know what they mean to their families. And to see this situation over the Palestinians without us having hearts to do something is beyond the ability of any normal human being to tolerate."
Sinwar's status as one of Israel's most wanted escalated following his role as the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 attack that resulted in the death of 1,200 individuals in Israel, with around 250 others taken hostage into Gaza.
This assault triggered Israel's subsequent offensive on Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 53,000 people, mostly women and children, and the displacement of over two million. Health officials do not distinguish between civilians and combatants in their tally of fatalities.
Yahya Sinwar, the older sibling, was killed in a gun battle with Israeli troops in Gaza last October. With his death, Mohammed Sinwar is believed to have become the head of Hamas's armed wing.
Mohammed Sinwar was the target of an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza on May 13, and Netanyahu stated on May 21 that it was likely he had been killed. However, the Israeli military declined to comment on whether Sinwar was specifically targeted or if he was killed in the attack, which resulted in at least six fatalities and 40 injuries, according to Gaza's health ministry.
Like his older brother, Mohammed Sinwar began his career with Hamas after its founding in the late 1980s as the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. He became a member of the group's military wing, known as the Qassam Brigades, eventually rising through the ranks to become a member of its so-called joint chiefs of staff.
Sources:[1] The Independent, "Mohammed Sinwar: Hamas Gaza leader 'eliminated' by Israel says Benjamin Netanyahu," 2023-05-24.[2] The Washington Post, "Verifying the deaths of senior Hamas figures proves difficult," 2023-05-24.
- The status of Hamas's Gaza chief, Mohammed Sinwar, remains uncertain following claims by Israel's Prime Minister.
- Israeli military sources are still unable to confirm the death of Mohammed Sinwar.
- Hamas has not confirmed or denied the claims regarding Sinwar's death.
- The plight of Gaza's people continues, with the region facing the brink of famine.
- Palestinian ambassador Riyah Mansour tearfully described the devastation and starvation to the Security Council.
- Children in Gaza are dying of starvation, according to Mansour.
- The images of mothers embracing motionless bodies are unbearable, as per Mansour.
- Israel's subsequent offensive on Gaza following the October 7, 2023 attack resulted in over 53,000 deaths and displacement of over two million.
- Health officials do not distinguish between civilians and combatants in their tally of fatalities.
- Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed's older brother, was killed in a gun battle with Israeli troops in Gaza last October.
- Upon Yahya's death, Mohammed Sinwar is believed to have become the head of Hamas's armed wing.
- Mohammed Sinwar was targeted in an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza on May 13.
- Netanyahu stated on May 21 that it was likely Sinwar had been killed, but the Israeli military declined to comment.
- The attack resulted in at least six fatalities and 40 injuries, according to Gaza's health ministry.
- Mohammed Sinwar began his career with Hamas after its founding in the late 1980s.
- He became a member of the group's military wing, the Qassam Brigades.
- Sinwar rose through the ranks to become a member of its so-called joint chiefs of staff.
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