The death of Yahya Sinwar, top leader of Hamas, was confirmed by the Israeli government, marking a significant victory for Israeli forces in the war in Gaza.
CNN’s senior international analyst, Américo Martins, highlighted during his participation in the CNN Behind the Scenes this Thursday (17) the implications of this loss for the terrorist group and the future of the conflict. According to Martins, Sinwar’s death represents “a catastrophic strategic defeat for Hamas”.
The leader was known for centralizing power and was responsible for choosing the group’s military leaders. His absence now creates a leadership vacuum that could result in internal confusion.
Succession and possible scenarios
The analyst pointed out two possible scenarios for Sinwar’s succession. The first involves choosing a more moderate leader, who could seek compromise and potentially negotiate the release of hostages still held by Hamas, paving the way for a possible agreement with Israel.
The second option, considered more likely by Martins, is the rise of a leader as radical as Sinwar.
In this scenario, the analyst highlights Mohammed Sinwar, brother of the late leader, as a potential successor. Mohammed is described as “extremely radical” and a key military leader within Hamas.
Impact on war and Israeli politics
The elimination of Sinwar, who was considered Israel’s “public enemy number one,” represents a significant victory for the Israeli government and particularly for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Martins noted that Netanyahu’s popularity, which had plummeted after the initial Hamas attacks, has been recovering in recent weeks, especially after a series of Israeli military victories.
Despite this victory, Martins emphasizes that it is unlikely that Israel will suspend military operations until the hostages are released. The war, which has lasted more than a year and resulted in more than 40,000 deaths, continues to be a point of tension in the region.
The analyst concluded by characterizing the day as “historic”, marking Israel’s main military victory in the conflict to date. However, the long-term implications for conflict dynamics and regional stability are yet to be determined.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Sinwar’s brother could be chosen as Hamas’ successor on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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