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Yahya Sinwar: the man who may hold key to release of Gaza hostages

Man described by Israel as architect of the 7 October attacks is now perhaps the most powerful figure in Hamas

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Yahya Sinwar, 61, was a founding member of Hamas and has risen to become perhaps its most powerful figure. Israeli officials have described him as the architect of the 7 October attacks, which killed 1,200, mostly civilians, and so “a dead man walking”.

Now he may hold the key to the current negotiations over the release of the hostages in Gaza.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Man described by Israel as architect of the 7 October attacks is now perhaps the most powerful figure in HamasIsrael-Hamas war – live updatesYahya Sinwar, 61, was a founding member of Hamas and has risen to become perhaps its most powerful figure. Israeli officials have described him as the architect of the 7 October attacks, which killed 1,200, mostly civilians, and so “a dead man walking”.Now he may hold the key to the current negotiations over the release of the hostages in Gaza. Continue reading…