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Hamas’s number one dead: How was Gaza’s most wanted caught?

Yahya SanwarHamas leaders and The mastermind behind the October 7 attackshas spent the past year hiding underground in Gaza, used as human shields by a trusted few and Israeli hostages. Despite his plan to stay safe, his end came completely unexpectedly, during a routine patrol by Israeli soldiers south of the Strip. No hostages were found at the site.

An unexpected discovery

An IDF patrol, the Israeli army, was patrolling Tal al-Sultan. Rafah Mohalla. Three militants were intercepted and neutralized. Nothing weird, at least until the next day. When the soldiers returned to the scene to inspect the bodies, they noticed an uncanny resemblance between one of the bodies and the goldsmith.

It is too dangerous to touch the body, which could have been mined. So instead of transplanting it, they took a finger sample and sent it to Israel for DNA testing. Only later, after the area was secured, was the body moved.

IDF spokesman, Daniel Hagari explained this. Israeli forces did not know that Sunwar was there. Troopers saw three men running between houses and confronted them. Sanwar, who was later identified, had taken shelter alone in a building.

An unusual discovery, but one that still didn’t stop Israeli Defense Minister Yves Gallant from rejoicing: “Sinwar died on the run, not as a commander.” A video released by the military shows an injured man trying to throw an object at the drone before it goes down.

Body identification and verification

Israel only officially confirmed after Sinwar’s death. DNA testingThe event is being celebrated as a key moment in its offensive against Hamas.

As is often the case, Israel did not hesitate and posted on social media. Cool pictures of her damaged bodyWith a broken skull but a recognizable face. This put an end to the false alarms that had fueled hopes and illusions for months.

Netanyahu: “The bill has been paid”

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech was not long in coming, as he spoke to Israelis earlier in the day. “Sinwar is dead. We are no longer responsible for the massacre of October 7. The bill is paid, but Our mission is not over.“, the Prime Minister announced, warning that the war will not stop until the Israeli hostages are freed, or until all Palestinians are dead, especially in light of the ethnic cleansing that has been ongoing since October 7. Then he appealed to the terrorists in Gaza: Surrender, and your lives will be spared.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah group in Lebanon One announced A new phase of the war against Israelusing precision-guided missiles to target Israeli soldiers for the first time. This is a clear indication that the controversy does not stop there.

Who was Yahya Sanwar?

Yahya Sinwar, the supreme leader of Hamas since 2017, has been one of Israel’s most wanted men for years. NATO Khan Younis in 1962 In the Gaza Striphe dedicated. Most of his life was spent in armed struggle against Israel.. Spent grooming. 22 years in prison in IsraelDuring which he learned Hebrew and wrote five books, all focusing on the Palestinian resistance and armed struggle. Released in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, he then assumed command of Hamas’ military operations.

Sinwar is believed to be one of the main architects of the October 7, 2023 attack, which killed more than 1,200 Israelis and took more than 200 hostages. He was a feared and respected leader.Capable of managing Hamas’s complex underground network and maintaining control over Gaza. Despite rumors that he was abroad, he remained in hiding in Gaza until his death, never leaving his homeland. Beautify He was known for not recognizing Israel’s right to exist. and to establish strong ties with Iran and Hezbollah despite religious differences between Sunnis and Shiites.

Reaction of Heads of State

On the other side of the ocean, the reaction was not long in coming. Joe Biden called Sinwar’s death a beautiful day for Israel, America and the world. This moment has been compared to the killing of Osama bin Laden. But behind the diplomatic smiles, the US president echoed calls for a political deal that could end the conflict.

The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, also strongly condemned Sinwar, calling him “the architect of the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust” and reiterating that Britain “will not mourn his death”. .

In France, President Emmanuel Macron paid emotional tribute to the victims, including 48 French citizens, declaring that Sinwar was “principally responsible for the terrorist acts of October 7.”

from you, Justin TrudeauThe Canadian prime minister said Sinwar’s death marked the “end of an era of terror” and reiterated the need for an immediate ceasefire. Besides that German Foreign MinisterAnnalina Birbak condemned Sinwar as “a brutal murderer and terrorist”.

Georgia Maloney: “A new phase is beginning”

“With the death of Yahya Sinor, the main perpetrator of the massacre of October 7, 2023 no longer, I believe a new phase must begin: It’s time to release all the hostages.that an immediate cease-fire be declared and reconstruction begin in Gaza.” Prime Minister Georgia Maloney said in an official note. The prime minister then added: “We are resolutely moving in this direction and We will continue to support every effort to restore a serious and credible political process, leading to a two-state solution.”

Yes, since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its attack on Israel, More than 1200 people have died in Israel.including Israelis and foreigners. Tragically, in response, the Israeli army stepped up its attacks. GazaWhere the number of Palestinian deaths increased. 42,000 people with the highest mortality among civilians. And we are not talking about terrorists, but about civilians, about children. The conflict has also left tens of thousands injured and exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

UN Condemnation of Israel: Too Cowardly

The prevailing narrative about the raids in Gaza focuses on the search for Israeli hostages, while the dramatic reality of civilian victims, especially children, receives less attention than it deserves. Necessary actions are permissible, but The human costIn terms of innocent lives lost daily, civilians are reprehensible for their complete lack of respect for life.

But, fortunately, something is moving forward. Several member states of United Nations They have Condemned Israel’s actions. In the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians. In a recent non-binding resolution, 124 countries called on Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian territories within 12 months.

In those countries that are opposed the resolution. There are The United Stateswho called the decision “outrageous”, as with nations Hungary e Czech Republic. A further 43 countries, including many in Europe, abstained from voting (including Italy). The resolution also calls for an arms embargo on Israel if there is any suspicion that they could be used in the occupied territories.

Israel has strongly criticized the resolution, saying it fuels terrorism and destroys the prospects for peace. At the same time, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, He was declared “persona non grata” by Israel, drawing condemnation from 104 member states, who defended the UN’s role as a mediator in the conflict.

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