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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly killed in surprise encounter with Israeli forces

Officials tell Israeli media there is ‘high probability’ one of three killed in Gaza was Sinwar, the architect of the 7 October attack

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Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who masterminded the 7 October attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, has been killed in an unexpected encounter with Israeli ground forces, according to several reports.

His death, if confirmed, would represent a major boost to the Israeli military and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after a string of high-profile assassinations of prominent leaders of its enemies in recent months.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Officials tell Israeli media there is ‘high probability’ one of three killed in Gaza was Sinwar, the architect of the 7 October attackMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesYahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who masterminded the 7 October attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, has been killed in an unexpected encounter with Israeli ground forces, according to several reports.His death, if confirmed, would represent a major boost to the Israeli military and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after a string of high-profile assassinations of prominent leaders of its enemies in recent months. Continue reading…