HAMAS officially confirmed the death of terrorist leader Mohammed Sinwar.

Death of the HAMAS Leader

According to The Sun: HAMAS has confirmed the death of terrorist Mohammed Sinwar.

This news came a few months after the Israeli army reported his killing in an airstrike.

Mohammed Sinwar (right), the main representative of HAMAS in Gaza, confirmed to be dead He was the younger brother of the late HAMAS leader Yahya Sinwar, the main architect of the October 7 attacks Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Sinwar died in an airstrike in May

In May, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that Sinwar had been removed as a result of an airstrike.

The terrorist group confirmed his death today, however, did not provide any additional details.

Mohammed Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, who became the main architect of the October 7 attacks.

Sinwar took command after the death of his brother, who was killed by the Israeli army in October 2024.

 

Netanyahu told parliament while reading a list of HAMAS leaders killed in Israeli strikes: 'We removed Mohammed Sinwar.'

He continued: “We eliminated tens of thousands of terrorists, Mohammed Deif, Hassan Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar.

“In the last two days, we have been implementing a dramatic plan for the complete destruction of HAMAS.

“We control their food distribution system and financial resources. This is what undermines their administrative capabilities.

“This is what we promised.”

Israel struck what it described as a command center of HAMAS under the European hospital in the southern sector of Gaza.

The Israeli army was likely using bunker-busting bombs to hit the underground complex in an attack that reportedly killed Sinwar.

It is known that the strike targeted exits from the underground complex to prevent the escape of anyone who might have survived.

Experts Assess the Situation

HAMAS stated that at least 40 people were injured during the attack.

Military analyst and former army officer Colonel Richard Kemp noted that this event is “very significant” in Israel's war against HAMAS.

In his opinion, Sinwar was “the leader of HAMAS in Gaza since his brother was killed by the Israeli army last year.”

Following the confirmation of the terrorist leader's death, a vacancy at the top of HAMAS arises.

Experts fear a struggle for power between the military and political wings.

Colonel Kemp continued: “There is currently no obvious successor to Mohammed Sinwar.”

“Therefore, we may see a power struggle within HAMAS in Gaza.

“And perhaps an even more significant struggle for power between HAMAS leadership in Gaza and higher leadership in Qatar.”

Sinwar took command of the military wing of HAMAS after the death of Mohammed Deif in July last year.

Later, he led the entire terrorist group after the death of his older brother.

He is believed to have been behind the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006.

Who is Mohammed Sinwar?

Mohammed Sinwar was the leader of the terrorist group HAMAS in Gaza, which continues to hold Israeli hostages.

He was about 50 years old and mostly operated behind the scenes, earning the nickname “The Shadow.”

Like his older brother, he joined HAMAS at a young age and was considered close to the head of the group's military wing, Mohammed Deif.

He is also likely to have been behind the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006, which ultimately led to the release of his brother in a prisoner exchange.

Experts identified him as one of the highest commanders of HAMAS in Gaza along with Izz al-Din al-Qassam, and according to Israeli officials, they have the final word in the current negotiations for the release of hostages.

This ultimately led to the release of his brother in a prisoner exchange.

He was also named by experts as one of the highest commanders of HAMAS in Gaza, along with Izz al-Din al-Qassam.

According to information from Israeli officials, Izz al-Din al-Qassam and Sinwar have the most influence in hostage release negotiations.

The elder Sinwar was nicknamed 'Osama bin Laden of Gaza' for his bloody reputation in killing his enemies.

He was removed by an Israeli commando team last October after being the last survivor in a shootout.

At the age of 61, his last humiliating moments came when he sat hunched in a chair, trying unsuccessfully to fend off an Israeli drone.

IDF confirmed it was Sinwar after conducting DNA tests and a dental examination of his remains.

Speaking about his death, Netanyahu remarked: “Evil has taken a hit, but our task is not yet complete.”

The attack on Israeli territory on October 7 resulted in the deaths of over 1000 people and the detention of about 250.

IDF stated that he was killed in an airstrike in May Mohammed Sinwar took command from his older brother Yahya Sinwar

Ultimately, the death of Mohammed Sinwar may have significant implications for future developments in the region. Experts note that the conflict between HAMAS and Israel, as well as the struggle for power within the organization, could pose challenges for stability in Gaza. Given the escalating situation, observers will be awaiting the response of various players in this complex political landscape.