New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in its war against Hamas, Israel has confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the notorious leader behind the October 7th massacre. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Sinwar, often regarded as Israel’s “enemy number one,” was killed in a targeted operation. Sinwar’s final moments, captured on drone footage released by the Israeli army, offer a dramatic glimpse of defiance even as his fate was sealed.
The video shows Yahya Sinwar, injured and alone, sitting on a sofa in a bombed-out Gaza apartment. The walls are blown apart from Israeli shelling, and Sinwar’s right hand is critically wounded. Despite his grave condition, Sinwar’s rebellious spirit surfaced one last time when he spotted an approaching Israeli drone. Using his uninjured left hand, he hurled a wooden plank at the drone in a final act of defiance, before succumbing to his injuries.
DNA Confirmation and Sinwar’s Role in Hamas Attacks
Israeli forces have provided conclusive proof of Sinwar’s death, confirming it through DNA testing. Sinwar was the mastermind behind the October 7th terror attack on Israel, an assault that claimed hundreds of civilian lives and escalated the ongoing conflict. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen revealed that Sinwar was found wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with grenades when Israeli forces closed in on him after he was severely injured in an earlier firefight.
Sinwar had managed to escape into a destroyed building, alone, before the Israeli army used drones to locate him. The footage shows his last defiant moments as he attempted to resist, despite being gravely injured.
Netanyahu’s Bold Declaration: The End Is Near
Prime Minister Netanyahu was resolute in his statement following Sinwar’s death, calling it “the beginning of the end” of Israel’s war against Hamas. The strike against Sinwar is seen as a significant blow to Hamas’ leadership, though the organization has yet to issue any official statement on the death of its leader.
As tensions continue to rise in the region, Israel remains focused on dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities. The killing of Yahya Sinwar marks a crucial milestone in the conflict, as both sides brace for what could be decisive developments in the days to come.
