Yahya Sinwar
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Hamas leader Sinwar breaks hand in car accident
Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's leader in Gaza, was lightly injured in a car accident Monday; sources say no foul play suspected in accident.
Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar was lightly injured in a car accident on Monday, breaking his hand, according to Gaza sources.
A source close to Sinwar confirmed the report, saying it was a regular car accident and there was no suspicion of foul play.
He said Sinwar's hand was put in a cast.
Sinwar released in the 2011 Shalit deal
Hamas has yet to officially comment on the matter.
Sinwar is the most senior of the Palestinian prisoners released in the 2011 Shalit prisoner exchange deal. A year and a half ago, he was chosen to serve as Hamas's leader in the strip, becoming the third most important official in the terror group, following Saleh al-Arouri and Ismail Haniyeh.
