Yahya Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar is the leader of Hamas in Gaza, a position he has held since 2017. 

He is among the most senior officials in Hamas alongside Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas's political leadership, who is based in Doha, Qatar.

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A crossroad: Israel’s evolving war goals in Rafah

The stakes are too high now for ambiguity. Israelis, on the eve of Independence Day, deserve a comprehensive plan that outlines the path to security, detailing how it can be achieved.

10/05/2024

Sinwar wants Israel to surrender: Avi Issacharoff on Israel-Hamas conflict

Avi Issacharoff from Yediot Aharonot discussed the IDF's decision to go through with either a prisoner swap with Hamas or a military operation in Rafah.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
05/05/2024

IDF missed Sinwar by mere days, national security adviser claims

The IDF has continued to pursue its main yet elusive target, Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is reportedly moving through different tunnels to evade the IDF.

Israel gives Hamas one week to accept hostage deal before Rafah op. will begin - WSJ

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza chief, has yet to make his response known, further complicating the situation. 

'Egyptians don't see Israeli determination to defeat Hamas,' Mid. East expert says

Insights into Egypt's concerns amidst Israeli-Hamas negotiations: Doubts about Israel's resolve to eliminate Hamas and potential fallout for the region.

By PELED ARBELI
02/05/2024

Hamas chief Sinwar exited tunnels, met with terrorists aboveground

The Hostage and Missing Families Forum said they'd found that the reports about Sinwar's exit from the tunnels were "reliable."

How the Israel-Hamas War shadow looms over the Passover Seder

Some Seders will be hosted by families who lost loved ones on October 7 or in battle with Hamas or Hezbollah. Others will be held by those whose relatives are held hostage.

22/04/2024

US official estimates: Most of the Gaza hostages are not alive

The Wall Street Journal reported that according to a Hamas official, the group could not commit to releasing 40 live hostages but could commit to the release of 40 hostages - dead or alive. 

IDF Lt.-Col.: These are the big gains Hamas, Israel can make in hostage deal talks

Avi Kalo discussed breakthroughs in hostage deal talks, IDF's Khan Yunis exit, and cautious optimism in dealing with Hamas on 103FM radio.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
09/04/2024

Ex-Shin Bet official: Hamas not under enough pressure for hostage deal

Former senior Shin Bet operative discusses war management and Elad Katzir's rescue.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
07/04/2024
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