Hamas political bureau chief Yahya Sinwar has been rumoured killed by Israel in an air strike on Gaza, Israeli foreign minister, Israel Katz, said.
Meanwhile, Israeli president, Isaac Herzog has commended the IDF, Israel’s Shin Bet security agency and security services for the death of Yahya Sinwar.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has also released a statement saying Sinwar was killed by its troops in an operation in the south of Gaza yesterday after a “year-long pursuit”.
It comes after Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz told his counterparts around the world that Sinwar was killed today. The reason for the discrepancy is not clear.
In a statement, the IDF says Sinwar planned and executed the 7 October attack and was “responsible for the murder and abduction of many Israelis”.
A Report Denies His Death
In a report seen on Naija Pro Palestine Platform, it was reported that the Hamas denied the death of the Yahya Sinwar.
See statement below;
🇵🇸 Hamas Statement:In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
🛑 To the media and public opinion,
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, expresses deep astonishment at the false and inaccurate news circulated about the “assassination” of one of its leaders. We affirm that these reports are entirely untrue and part of a systematic campaign aimed at disrupting the ranks of the movement and creating chaos and tension in Palestinian streets.
After reviewing all reliable sources and communicating with official parties, we categorically confirm that the leadership of the movement is safe, and no harm has come to any of its members or leaders. We see that these malicious rumors are part of hostile attempts to weaken the morale of the Palestinian people and incite discord among its members.
Hamas calls on all media outlets and citizens to exercise caution in disseminating and circulating information and not to fall prey to unreliable sources that work to spread chaos and fragment national unity. We are committed to providing accurate information through our official channels, and we affirm that the movement continues to fulfill its national duty and play its role in resisting occupation and liberating Palestinian land.
In conclusion, we reassure our heroic people that Hamas and all its leaders and members are well and fully prepared to continue the path of resistance and work towards achieving legitimate national goals.
And Allah is the Grantor of success.
Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)
Date: October 17, 2024
