Yahya Al-Sinwar, the enigmatic leader of Hamas, was killed in a clash with Israeli soldiers in Gaza on Wednesday, the Israeli military said Thursday. The Israeli military stated that during the patrol, soldiers encountered three armed men and exchanged fire, resulting in their deaths. Born into poverty in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, Al-Sinwar played a pivotal role in establishing Hamas’s military wing during the first Palestinian intifada. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a reference to Al-Sinwar, once said, “This is a little Hitler in a bunker.”The Legacy of the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam BrigadesThe recent conflict brought the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, to the forefront. As the echoes of history reverberate through the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the ongoing saga in Gaza unfolds against a backdrop of geopolitical intricacies and historical resonances.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 18, 2024 07:22 UTC