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Sinwar’s body identified by dental records: Meet the soldiers who took him down

Without prior intelligence, IDF Bislach troops encounter and kill 3 terrorists during counterterrorism operation, later realizing they may have eliminated Hamas leader and October 7 massacre mastermind

Liran Tamari, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.24

Reports of Sinwar’s death cause confusion in Arab media

Despite no official confirmation, Arab media outlets quick to declare Hamas leader dead; terror group yet to respond to reports; while some Palestinians celebrate online, others remark he likely died above ground, not in tunnels

Einav Halabi | 10.17.24

Yahya Sinwar: The end of the October 7 massacre mastermind?

Sentenced to hundreds of years for murdering Palestinians, he spent 22 years in Israeli prison, where he had brain surgery; released in the 2011 Shalit deal, he quickly rose through Hamas' ranks; Now, Israel believes the arch-terrorist is likely dead

Yaron Drukman | 10.17.24

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar likely killed in Gaza clash, officials say

Military reports 3 terrorists killed in clash with Israeli forces in Gaza building; authorities investigating whether elusive arch-terrorist among dead; officials note no indications of hostages on site

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Yossi Yehoshua | 10.17.24

Sinwar 'revived the practice of suicide bombings', report says

Article details how Hamas' leader instructed terror group officials to reinstate attacks it avoided since the end of the Second Intifada days before a failed bombing in Tel Aviv

Ynet | 10.09.24

ראיות מהמנהרה בה שהו ונרצחו החטופים אלמוג סרוסי כרמל גת הרש גולדברג פולין אלכס לובנוב עדן ירושלמי אורי דנינו

It's still not clear whether Sinwar is dead or alive

Following long period in which contact was lost with Hamas' leader, Israeli officials say Arab media report claiming he made contact with mediators is incorrect and his fate remains uncertain

Itamar Eichner | 10.08.24

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar holds the child of an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter, who was killed in the recent fighting with Israel

Sinwar resurfaces after weeks of silence, report says

Hamas leader reportedly made contact with Qatar in recent days after a prolonged period of silence, confirming that he is alive

Lior Ben Ari | 10.07.24

Yahya Sinwar likely biding his time underground, report says

Analysis - Israeli and American assessments question the fate of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, with no evidence of his elimination; Sinwar, thought to be alive, is in no hurry for hostage deal, waiting to see how Israel's war with Lebanon transpires, and how deep Iran will get involved

ynet correspondents | 10.05.24

Mediators try to entice Sinwar to make deal in light of Israeli achievements against Hezbollah

US State Department spokesperson says no contact with Hamas leader for weeks despite efforts by mediators to receive response to proposals; officials say Hamas chief may see Iran desert Hezbollah and reconsider; assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is message to Sinwar that Israel will reach him too

Itamar Eichner, Sharon Kidon | 10.01.24

הרמטכ״ל בהערכת מצב בזמן התקיפה בתימן עם חברי פורום המטה הכללי

IDF chief’s cryptic photo sparks questions as Sinwar vanishes after Gaza strike

Army releases photo showing IDF chief seated in front of screen with picture of Hamas leader and question mark over his face, amid rumors Sinwar may be dead; speculation grew after reports he went incommunicado

Yoav Zitun | 09.29.24

Yahya SInwar, airstrike on Hezbollah headquarters which killed Hassan Nasrallah

Sinwar runs scared after Nasrallah assassination, changes location in Gaza

Hamas has also changed leader Yahya Sinwar's security protocols in recent days, and has decided not to meet in Lebanon in the near future

Ynet | 09.28.24

Tehran poised to strike back after Nasrallah’s killing, maybe abroad

Analysis: Tehran has lost a key ally and strategic proxy in the region, raising the possibility that it could take direct control of Hezbollah's forces and arsenal; hostage talks could gain momentum as all sides reevaluate their positions and interests

Ron Ben-Yishai | 09.28.24

Israel unsure whether Sinwar is dead or alive

Since Yahya Sinwar has been incommunicado for a while, Israel is investigating whether he was injured or killed in an IDF attack, but it's just as likely he's still in hiding, using a cryptic method of relaying and receiving messages to stay off the IDF's radar

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.23.24

How Yahya Sinwar uses tactics learned in Israel to communicate with outside world from Gaza tunnels

Report reveals that Sinwar uses encrypted messages that 'roll' through a complex network of couriers, sometimes involving civilians, while also sending voice messages through a close circle of associates, and several other methods he picked up in Israeli prison

Lior Ben Ari | 09.16.24

Sinwar thanks Hezbollah's Nasrallah, vows to fight until 'occupation banished,' report says

Hamas leader praises Nasrallah for support in war against Israel, vowing to continue fight until 'occupation banished from our land' and Palestinian state established

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 09.13.24

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