The Israeli military said on Thursday it was verifying whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip, according to the Jerusalem Post.
“During IDF operations in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were eliminated. The IDF and ISA are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar”, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement.
The military added that at this stage, the identity of those killed could not be confirmed.
During IDF operations in Gaza, 3 terrorists were eliminated. The IDF and ISA are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 17, 2024
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According to the Times of Israel, the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to inform the families of hostages that there were no signs of harm to any hostages during the attack against the life of Sinwar.
The Hamas leader was rumoured to have been surrounding himself with Israeli hostages to ensure his safety, the Times of Israel reported.
