Yahya Sinwar

Gaza

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel confirms

Sinwar, who is believed to have been the main mastermind of the 7 October attack on Israel, became the leader of Hamas in Gaza after replacing Ismail Haniyeh following his assassination in Tehran in August.

17 October 2024

Gaza

Hamas names 7 October architect Yahya Sinwar as its new leader

Sinwar is top of Israel’s most-wanted list for masterminding the 7 October attacks, which left 1,200 people dead and about 250 taken hostage.

6 August 2024

Gaza

Hamas military operations chief killed in July airstrike, Israel says

The leader of Hamas' military operations Mohammed Deif was killed by an Israeli-targeted airstrike in Gaza in July, the IDF confirmed on Thursday.

1 August 2024