Hey there! Big news coming out of the Middle East 🌍. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) announced on Thursday that they're checking if Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three militants killed in a recent operation in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military mentioned that they can't confirm the identities just yet. \"In the building where the terrorists were eliminated, there were no signs of the presence of hostages in the area. The forces that are operating in the area are continuing to operate with the required caution,\" said the joint statement. Mysterious, right?
For those catching up, Yahya Sinwar is a big name in Hamas. He's considered the mastermind behind the intense attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which sparked the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Sinwar stepped up as Hamas' political bureau chief after the group's former leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran back in August.
Everyone's on the edge of their seats to see what this could mean for the region. Stay tuned, amigos, as we bring you the latest updates! ✌️
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Israel checking whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by it
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