His passing is a severe setback for Hamas, the group he transformed into a combatant organization that dealt the state of Israel its greatest loss in its history.
He was murdered in a fortuitous run-in with Israeli soldiers in Rafah, southern Gaza, rather than during a prearranged special forces operation.
Sinwar, wearing military gear, is seen dead in the wreckage of a structure struck by a tank shell in an on-scene shot.
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, commended the troops and made it clear that, despite the win, the conflict was not over.
We have again shown today what happens to people who hurt us. We demonstrated to the world today that good triumphs over evil once more.
However, my loved ones, the war is far from ended. It’s challenging and expensive for us.
There are still many formidable obstacles to overcome. We require tenacity, solidarity, bravery, and resolve. With God’s assistance, we shall battle together and prevail.
Netanyahu needed to win, as did the vast majority of Israelis who back the assault in Gaza.
