Israeli Military Checking Possibility that Sinwar Has Been Killed
If confirmed, the death of Sinwar would represent a major boost to the Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | The Israeli military said on Thursday that it was checking the possibility that it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar following an operation in the Gaza Strip that it said had targeted three militants. "At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," it said in a statement. It said there were no signs that Israeli hostages had been present in the building where the three militants were killed. There was no immediate comment from Hamas.
■ Israel's foreign minister said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed (Reuters)
■ Israeli military ‘checking possibility’ it killed Hamas leader (RT.com)