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Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Israel claims killing top Hamas Commander Mohammad al-Sinwar
Shafaq News/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, on Wednesday, the death of Mohammad al-Sinwar, a senior Hamas commander and brother of political leader Yahya al-Sinwar, calling it a 'major blow' to Hamas's leadership. Speaking before the Knesset, Netanyahu said al-Sinwar was killed in a recent airstrike targeting a hospital in southern Gaza, describing the moment as 'a dramatic turn towards the complete defeat of Hamas.' Hamas has not commented. Netanyahu also claimed that Israeli forces have eliminated several senior Hamas leaders over the past 20 months, including Yahya al-Sinwar, architect of the October 2023 attacks. Since then, over 54,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 123,000 injured, according to Gaza health officials. Israel now controls food distribution in Gaza through a US-backed system, part of efforts to consolidate operational control in the territory, he added.
Roya News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Bodies of Mohammed Sinwar found along with other Hamas commanders: Hebrew media
Hebrew media reported on Sunday that the 'Israeli' army claims to have found the body of Mohammed Sinwar, commander of Hamas's Khan Younis brigade and brother of Yahya al-Sinwar, along with the body of Mohamed Shabaneh, commander of the Rafah brigade, in southern Gaza. As of now, neither Hamas nor its military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, has confirmed the reports.
Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Israeli jets pound Gaza's European Hospital, killing six
For the second time in a one day, the Israeli army has struck a hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. According to medics, at least six people were killed in Tuesday's strike on the European Hospital. The Israeli military said it had carried out 'a precise strike on Hamas terrorists in a command and control center,' located in an underground structure beneath the facility. The claim could not be independently verified. Unconfirmed Israeli media reports suggested the target may have been Mohammed al-Sinwar, the younger brother of Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed last year. Witnesses described a highly tense atmosphere on the ground after what they said were particularly powerful Israeli strikes. The Hamas-run health authority in Gaza reported that more than 40 people were injured in the European Hospital strike. (DPA)
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Netanyahu vows 'full force' Gaza offensive as Israel hits hospitals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday vowed to wage a "full force" offensive in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas once and for all, as Israeli jets struck hospitals in the city of Khan Younis, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens. Speaking to wounded reservists at his office in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said: "The destruction of Hamas and the release of all our hostages – these two go hand in hand." He added that "in the coming days, we will go in with full force to complete the campaign," referring to a planned new ground operation. Tens of thousands of reservists have been mobilized, although Israeli media reported that the assault may be postponed until after US President Donald Trump concludes his Gulf tour later this week. He said that if Hamas offers to release more hostages, Israel would accept them - but would continue its offensive regardless. "There will be no situation where we end the war," he said, adding that while a temporary ceasefire might occur, the goal remained to "go to the end." Hospital strikes in Khan Younis On Tuesday, the Israeli military conducted two separate strikes on hospitals in the southern city of Khan Younis. At least six people were killed and more than 40 injured in a strike on the European Hospital, according to medics. The army said it had targeted "a precise strike on Hamas terrorists in a command and control center" located beneath the facility. The claim could not be independently verified. Earlier in the day, three people were reported killed in another Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital. The military similarly alleged that Hamas was operating from within the medical complex. Unconfirmed Israeli media reports suggested the target of the European Hospital strike may have been Mohammed al-Sinwar, the younger brother of the late Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar and a rising figure in the group's military wing. There was no immediate confirmation from Palestinian authorities regarding the identities of those killed. Yahya al-Sinwar was killed last year. Missile threat from Yemen persists Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, triggering air raid sirens in cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. No injuries or damage were initially reported. The attack coincided with a visit to Israel by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has launched frequent missile and drone attacks at Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, declaring support for Hamas. In response to previous attacks, Israel has targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, including airstrikes on the Sana'a international airport. The US had also been carrying out strikes against Houthi assets but recently announced a suspension of those operations, with Oman having brokered a ceasefire. Despite this, the Houthis' stance toward Israel remains openly hostile. Ceasefire talks expected to resume Negotiations on a potential ceasefire are expected to restart soon in Qatar. Hamas continues to reject disarmament and demands a full end to the war as a condition for further hostage releases. Israel has rejected those terms and insists on maintaining a long-term military presence in Gaza. Netanyahu on Tuesday also reiterated his claim that more than half of Gaza's 2 million residents would emigrate if allowed, though he acknowledged difficulties in finding host countries and said discussions were under way to address the issue. The comments and latest escalation have intensified Palestinian fears of renewed mass displacement, drawing comparisons to expulsions in 1948 and 1967. According to Israel, 20 hostages are still believed to be alive in Gaza, with the status of three more unclear. The bodies of 35 deceased hostages are also still being held. Hamas and other militant groups killed about 1,200 people in their October 7, 2023, assault and abducted over 250 hostages into Gaza, triggering the current war. According to the Hamas-run health authority, more than 52,800 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Israeli jets pound Gaza's European Hospital, killing six
For the second time in a one day, the Israeli army has struck a hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. According to medics, at least six people were killed in Tuesday's strike on the European Hospital. The Israeli military said it had carried out a "a precise strike on Hamas terrorists in a command and control center," located in an underground structure beneath the facility. The claim could not be independently verified. Unconfirmed Israeli media reports suggested the target may have been Mohammed al-Sinwar, the younger brother of Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed last year. Mohammed al-Sinwar is considered a rising figure in the Islamist group and is believed to have taken over as head of Hamas' armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, following the death of military chief Mohammed Deif. There was no immediate confirmation from Palestinians on the identities of those killed, or whether al-Sinwar was among them. Witnesses described a highly tense atmosphere on the ground after what they said were particularly powerful Israeli strikes. The Hamas-run health authority in Gaza reported that more than 40 people were injured in the European Hospital strike. Earlier, the Israeli military also targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, similarly claiming it was being used by Hamas militants. Palestinian authorities said three people were killed in that attack. The Israeli army has long accused Hamas of using hospitals and other civilian infrastructure in Gaza for military purposes. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), however, condemned the strike on Nasser Hospital as "unacceptable."
