The Israeli military is investigating the possibility that Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar was among three militants killed during operations in Gaza. Sinwar, widely regarded as the mastermind behind the 7 October 2023 attack in Israel, was appointed Hamas’ new political leader in August, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Here are 10 quick facts about the Hamas leader:1. Leadership RoleHe became the head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip in 2017 and was appointed as the movement’s political leader in August 2023, further consolidating his power. Current StatusAs of October 17, 2024, there are reports that Sinwar may have been killed in an Israeli military operation, though this has not yet been officially confirmed.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 17, 2024 16:50 UTC