The Israeli government confirmed on Thursday that it had killed the leader of the terrorist organization Hamas, which masterminded the horrific Oct. 7 attack.
The body of Yahya Sinwar spotted Sources cited by CNN said they were among the rubble of a building destroyed by a tank attack in the Gaza city of Rafah. The terrorist was killed during a “routine operation” by the Israel Defense Forces. israeli police spokesperson said Shinwar's identity was confirmed through DNA tests and dental records, he said.
“At his direction, Hamas terrorists killed Israelis, Americans, and citizens of more than 30 countries. They kidnapped and held young children, the elderly, and other civilians hostage.
His death was confirmed by someone message From IDF on the X platform.
It read, “Eliminated: Yahya Sinwar.”
Mr. Sinwar's death will have implications not only for Israel's larger war in the Gaza Strip, but also for negotiations to release hostages still held by Hamas.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said He said the United States would “redouble” its efforts to end the war in Gaza.
“At his direction, Hamas terrorists have killed Israelis, Americans, and citizens of more than 30 countries. They have kidnapped young children, the elderly, and other civilians and taken them hostage,” Blinken said. said. His decision to launch the October 7 terrorist attack had devastating consequences for the people of Gaza, who have endured the horrors of more than a year of war. ”
“Today is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” President Joe Biden said in a written statement before calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, said “the world as a whole” would be better off without Sinwar. statement It called for an end to the war.
“This moment gives us the opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza, to ensure Israel's security, to free the hostages, to end the suffering in Gaza, and to ensure that the Palestinian people have dignity, security and security. “The war must end in a way that allows the right to freedom to be realized,” she said. “And now it is time for the next day of war to begin without Hamas in power.”
Terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, I took it According to Israeli officials, about 1,200 people lost their lives and more than 8,700 were injured. Israel responded with a military invasion of the Gaza Strip to eliminate the terrorist threat.
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