Yahya Sinwar

How Sinwar planned a multi-front war against Israel

Newly analyzed documents reveal the plans Sinwar proposed to Hezbollah ahead of the October 7th Massacre, which included attacks from Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

Sinwar’s handwritten October 7 attack plans displayed

New exhibition showcases Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten plans for October 7 attack, featuring operational plans, weapons and vehicles used in the massacre, and findings linking Hamas operatives to various civilian institutions.

Middle East a safter place

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

Elimination of Ali Khamenei in Tehran constitutes the culmination of a sustained effort to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis over the past two and a half years.

Former ISA Official:

Netanyahu vetoed killing Sinwar

Ilan Segev, a former senior ISA official, claims that as early as 2018 there was a rare and precise opportunity to eliminate Yahya Sinwar together with Saleh al-Arouri - and that Netanyahu refused to approve the attack.

Lt. Col. Ran reveals: How Yahya Sinwar was eliminated

Lieutenant Colonel Ran, who commanded the ground force that eliminated Yahya Sinwar, describes the identification, the assault, and the reaction to the killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza.

Hamas begins secret vote to replace Sinwar

Hamas begins its secret leadership vote to replace Yahya Sinwar, with Khalil Al‑Hayya and Khaled Meshaal leading the race, according to Reuters.

'We responded: Oh, cool'

How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated

Emily Damari and Romi Gonen recount the moment they learned that the Hamas leader who orchestrated their abduction was killed by IDF troops.

Revealed:

The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre

Newly-exposed Hamas intelligence document recommended preparing for an unexpected attack to disrupt Israel's deterrence strategy.

Senior IDF officers:

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Senior IDF officers disclose one of the most dramatic operational blunders in recent years, when the political echelon blocked Shin Bet initiatives to eliminate Hamas leaders, for fear of escalation.

The last footage of Sinwar, days before he was eliminated

Newly released footage shows the Hamas leader in Gaza just days before his assassination, wrapped in a blanket and using a cane to walk while fleeing IDF fire.

Next to wads of cash:

New footage of post-elimination Yahya Sinwar

One year later, IDF released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after his elimination in Rafah by Bislah Brigade troops.

Marking 1 yr since Sinwar's elimination, IDF publishes new photo

New photo shows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's body in rubble, as IDF commanders stand over him.

Hamas Guidelines:

Reach villages and IDF bases in less than 15 minutes

A document containing guidelines for 10/7 massacre, seized by IDF forces, shows Hamas leader's plan to mislead intelligence, quickly infiltrate Israeli territory, and carry out an exceptionally brutal massacre.

These were Yahya Sinwar's instructions for the October 7 massacre

Israeli intelligence locates document instructing Hamas terrorists to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians, set entire towns on fire, and document their actions, The New York Times reports.

Wall Street Journal:

Hamas demanding release of Yahya Sinwar's body

Wall Street Journal reports Hamas demanding bodies of leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar; Israel has previously rejected similar requests.

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

Shocking:

Book by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

Book published by Rodina Publishing, which has previously published antisemitic books, calls former Hamas leader the 'Palestinian Che Guevara.'

German hospital slammed for posting 'Baby Sinwar' name

Leipzig University Hospital apologizes after displaying the name “Yahya Sinwar” on a newborn board. The name, shared with the Hamas terrorist behind the October 7 massacre, sparked outrage. The hospital claims staff were unaware of the name’s significance.

Fake IDs and flights to Turkey

How Hamas leaders’ families fled to safety

As Israeli strikes continue, reports reveal Hamas leaders’ relatives fled Gaza early in the war, sparking outrage among residents left behind.

British band threatens lawsuit over incitement accusations

The band Massive Attack has threatened to sue an Israeli activist after he accused them of glorifying Hamas.

Manchester:

Massive Attack condemned for showcasing Hamas leader in concert

British band Massive Attack is facing backlash for showing footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a Manchester concert, prompting outrage from Israeli officials and Jewish leaders.

Yarden Bibas reveals meeting with Sinwar in captivity

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas shares his longing for his friend David Cunio, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza. "Sinwar promised me we’d stay together, but we were separated."

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Brother of Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza airstrike

Dr. Zakaria Sinwar, brother of Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed, and two of his children were killed in a precise IDF bombing in Nuseirat.

5 days before massacre

Sinwar called for 'extraordinary act' to stop normalization

Minutes of meeting sho slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar calling for action to prevent Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Arab world from normalizing relations with Israel on October 2, 2023, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Released hostage recalls meeting with Sinwar in Gaza's tunnels

Margalit Moses, kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre and released in November 2023, tells of her dream to return to her kibbutz and rebuild her home.

Bereaved father:

'There is a name missing from the film on Sinwar'

Eyal Eshel, father of fallen surveillance post operator Roni Eshel, claimed that a documentary about Yahya Sinwar whitewashes former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva.

Chilling:

Sinwar's interrogator lost son at Supernova festival

The intelligence officer of the prison in which Sinwar was incarcerated describes how he planned the murderous attack for many long years and how the threats became a painful reality.

Jerusalem:

Old City resident arrested for praising Sinwar and Haniyeh

Suspect arrested for posts praising October 7 massacre, rocket attacks on Israel, and slain Hamas leaders.

Walmart removes T-shirts glorifying Hamas and Hezbollah leaders

Walmart removes several T-shirts from its online store this week that glorified Yahya Sinwar and Hassan Nasrallah, after StopAntisemitism brought attention to the shirts.

Daughter of eliminated terrorist pledged allegiance to Sinwar

A resident of Shuafat, the daughter of a terrorist who carried out a ramming attack and was eliminated by police, pledged allegiance to archterrorist Yahya Sinwar and published incitement, support, praise, and glorification while identifying with Hamas.

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Anti-Israel protesters reenact Sinwar's last moments

During an anti-Israel rally in the Toronto suburb of North York, a masked protester sat in a chair and reenacted the final moments of the Hamas leader and October 7th Massacre orchestrator.

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian Defenders for Human Rights announces the cancelation of a planned vigil in Mississauga for the October 7 mastermind, who the anti-Israel group called 'our Mandela.'

Canadian mayor refuses to condemn event honoring Sinwar

FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt repeatedly urged Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish to speak out against a planned vigil for former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but she categorically refused to condemn the honoring of the October 7 mastermind.

Infuriating:

Canada to host vigil honoring late Hamas leader

Vigil honoring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar scheduled to be held in Mississauga's City Hall, mayor says she has no power to stop it.

Israel nearly eliminated Sinwar five times

Asharq Al-Awsat reports that Israel 'was close to arresting Yahya SInwar at least five times before he was killed.'

IDF releases footage, radio transmissions from Sinwar elimination

IDF publishes radio transmissions and footage from the bodycams of the soldiers who eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other terrorists.

Report:

Sinwar disappointed that Hezbollah did not conquer the Galilee

Palestinian journalist Majed Azzam claims that Hamas was disappointed that Hezbollah failed to fulfill its promise to conquer the Galilee immediately after 10/7 attack.

Sinwar's instructions for holding the hostages revealed

Arabic media publishes notes written by former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar with instructions, names, and locations of over 70 hostages.

Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, toured the Jabaliya area in the Gaza Strip and conducted a situational assessment with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command.

How the ‘Grey Lady’ cover of Sinwar elimination ran true to form

The New York Times motto means the paper’s business is bias. Truth is an after-thought. And if it takes bias to grow the bottom line, and satisfy investors, editorial staff are at liberty to lie through their teeth.Opinion.

Squandering the propaganda value of Sinwar's killing

It seems like hasbara has missed a golden opportunity - again. Opinion.

S. Command commander:

'Operations led by Col. Ahsan Daxa led to Sinwar's elimination'

MG Finkelman spoke about the late Commanding Officer of the 401st Brigade COL Ahsan Daxa's leadership, the significance of leading from the front, the operational achievements in the Jabaliya area, and the combat developments.

After Sinwar:

Hamas faces internal schism

According to various estimates, following the death of Sinwar, Hamas may face an internal split between two groups with different approaches regarding relations with Iran.

After Sinwar's death

Hamas moving towards rule by committee

Two Hamas sources say the terrorist group is moving towards establishing a Doha-based ruling committee rather than appointing a single successor to Yahya Sinwar, who was eliminated by Israel last week.

Harris on MSNBC:

'The number of innocents killed in Gaza is unconscionable'

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells MSNBC's Al Sharpton that the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar removed an obstacle to a ceasefire but "we've got to work at it".

Report:

Sinwar received offer to leave Gaza at the start of the war

The Wall Street Journal reveals new details about the period in which Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fled from the IDF, and his behavior in the period leading up to his death.

Saudi channel suspended by Iraq for calling Hamas terrorists

MBC network's offices in Iraq stormed and ransacked by Shi'ite militia supporters angered by the network's description of Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar as terrorists.

Footage reveals:

This is the building where Yahya Sinwar was killed

Brigade commander who identified Yahya Sinwar's body recalls: 'We spoke among ourselves, saying, 'Wow, he looks like Sinwar,' we didn't believe it.'

Op-ed:

The killing of Yahya Sinwar

The evil he represented has not died with him. Opinion.

ANALYSIS:

A ceasefire would have saved Sinwar and guaranteed another war

Like the Pharoah of the Exodus, Sinwar’s heart was hardened against any compromise and his hatred outweighed what would have been best for him and his people.

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The Israeli doctor who saved Sinwar's life

One of the doctors who performed life-saving surgery on Yahya Sinwar while the Hamas leader served time in Israeli prison looks back at the experience.

Worth $32,000?

Online debate over Mrs. Sinwar's purse

The IDF claims to have found photos of Yahya Sinwar's wife with a luxury purse, but some users doubt the bag is real.

Khamenei:

'Sinwar's death will not disrupt the Axis of Resistance'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on elimination of Hamas leader: Hamas is alive and will remain alive.

Our war has just begun - keep the pedal to the metal

Let’s not take our foot off the gas. We the Jewish people are responsible one for the other and we must win over all our enemies. Op-ed.

IDF spokesman:

Sinwar has been eliminated, but our mission is not over

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari notes Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sent his soldiers to massacre Israeli civilians, as Sinwar and his family hid safely underground.

Canadian professor calls for investigation into murder of Sinwar

Heidi Matthews, specializing in international criminal law, claims there is reasonable suspicion that Israel murdered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

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Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar preparing for a lengthy stay in Gaza's tunnels, on the night before the October 7 massacre.

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This is the tank shell that killed Sinwar

The IDF has published new footage from what started out as a routine engagement and ended in the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.

Sinwar's body transferred to secret location following autopsy

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar weighed around 70 kilograms at the time of his death; his corpse is expected to be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for hostages' release.

IDF update:

Pistol found on Sinwar does not belong to a fallen officer

The IDF sent a pistol found on Sinwar for examination at the special operations base of Military Intelligence to check whether it belonged to an IDF officer who fell in Khan Yunis.