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 […]
US had no involvement in the assassination of Hamas leader, says Pentagon
The United States stated this Thursday (17) that its forces had no involvement in the Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, even though American intelligence contributed information about Hamas leaders. “This was an Israeli operation. There were no US forces directly involved,” highlighted US Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman. […]
Family members say hostages are in danger after death of Hamas leader
Family members of Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas warn that their loved ones are still in danger after the Israeli military said it killed the group’s leader, Yahya Sinwar. The Hostage Families Forum, a group representing the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, said in a statement that it “calls for this […]
Death of Yahya Sinwar, top leader of Hamas, is highlighted in the international press
The international press reported this Thursday (17) the assassination of Yahya Sinwar, top leader of Hamas, which was confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). See the gallery above. According to the Army, the death occurred on Wednesday (16) during an Israeli operation in Gaza. Sinwar was also one of the masterminds of the October […]
US will try to advance ceasefire proposal after death of Hamas leader
The United States will try to move forward with a proposal for a ceasefire and release of hostages following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on Thursday (17). Miller said at a news conference that Washington saw an opportunity with Sinwar out of the picture to end the […]
Kamala Harris comments on the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar: “Justice has been done”
United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (17) called the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar a step in progress toward eliminating the threat the group poses to Israel. The statement came after Israel confirmed that it had killed the group’s leader. “Justice has been served,” Kamala told reporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Sinwar was […]
Biden celebrates death of Hamas leader: “It’s a good day for the world”
United States President Joe Biden celebrated the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel in a statement this Thursday (17), adding that he will speak “soon” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . “This is a good day for Israel, for the United States and for the world,” Biden said in the written statement. […]
What is known about the Israeli operation that killed Yahya Sinwar, top leader of Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed on Wednesday (16) after a “year-long persecution”. Authorities reported that the Israeli Army has been operating in the southern Gaza Strip in recent weeks following intelligence information, which indicated the suspected locations of important Hamas members. “IDF soldiers from the 828th […]
Netanyahu celebrates death of Hamas leader, but says war is not over
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (17) that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar offers a chance for peace in the Middle East, but warned that the war in the Gaza Strip is not over. “Today we settled the score. Today the evil was dealt a blow, but our task has not […]
Who could be the new leader of Hamas after the death of Yahya Sinwar?
Israel confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, top leader of Hamas, this Thursday (17). US officials hope that Sinwar’s death can provide Israel with the political opening needed for a ceasefire agreement. But depending on who succeeds him, according to sources, it could have a significant impact on whether Hamas will be willing to resume […]