Israel PM Announces Death of Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Mohammed Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, has been killed. According to Netanyahu, Sinwar was the target of an Israeli military strike on May 13, which took place in the courtyard of the European hospital located in Khan Younis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has previously identified Sinwar as a key figure in Hamas's leadership and operations within Gaza. In December 2023, the Israeli military released footage that it claimed depicted Sinwar being transported through an underground tunnel network used by Hamas. The circumstances of Sinwar's reported death, including confirmation from independent sources or Hamas, have not been detailed in the available information. The announcement comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with significant military operations taking place in Gaza since October 2023.