Politics & Diplomacy
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in October 2024 clash with Israeli forces
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Yahya Sinwar, political bureau chief of Hamas, Shehab Wire reported. Sinwar was killed on October 16, 2024, during an encounter with an Israeli military force.
Sinwar rose from refugee camp origins to lead the Palestinian resistance movement. He spent years in Israeli detention before his release and subsequent ascent within Hamas's ranks.
