Jerusalem, Oct 17, 2024 (AFP) - Israel military says Sinwar killed in firefight while tracked by drone

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2024-10-17

The Israeli military on Thursday told how Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a firefight after being tracked "going from home to home" desperately seeking to avoid detection in southern Gaza. Israel has hailed the death of the 61-year-old Sinwar as one of the most important blows it has dealt Hamas since the Gaza war started with the group's October 7, 2023 attacks. The Israeli military "confirms that after a year-long pursuit, yesterday (We......

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