Yahya Sinwar

Hamas admits leadership losses, moves into crisis mode - opinion

Hamas negotiates from exposure rather than strength or ambition, and Gaza has become a place it can neither control nor govern freely.

 Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida delivers a speech following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025
 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on the backdrop of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

'Cool!' Ex-hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen recount learning of Hamas leader Sinwar's death

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wore a gold pin of a noose, December 8, 2025.

Is the death penalty for terrorists proposed by Ben-Gvir 'Jewish'? - opinion

Hamas's new military spokesman, whose name is yet to be revealed.

Hamas reavealing a new Abu Obeida shows it has no intention to disarm, IDF sources say


The 'day after' the Israel-Hamas war is now – editorial

The time has run out for arguing – we need a hostage deal while we can still get one.

 The house where Sinwar was killed in southern Gaza with an Israeli, Kfir and Paratrooper Brigade flags planted on top, October 20, 2024.

Former UK intelligence head: Yahya Sinwar's death may trigger Islamic terror in the UK

Sawers cautioned that new leadership within Hamas and Hezbollah might intensify their focus on violence, and possibly “revert back to international terrorism, including here in the UK.”

 Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) chief, John Sawers, arrives for a meeting of the UK's National Security Council, at 10 Downing Street in London August 28, 2013.

How Sinwar's death could reshape Israel’s strategy in Gaza – opinion

Think about it: As Israel navigates the era after Sinwar, will this impact hostage negotiations, Gaza's future, and the broader conflict in the Middle East

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar looks on at an anti-Israel rally, in Gaza City, in 2022.

Who is Samr Abu Zamer, widow of Yahya Sinwar?

From devout scholar to Hamas leader's wife, her Hermès Birkin bag sparked controversy amidst Gaza's turmoil.

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Why Israel ignores international advice and focuses on its survival – opinion

Despite well-meaning Western advice, Israel remains focused on battling Iranain-backed threats to preserve the Jewish state.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly last month.

How AI images are driving hero-worship of killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar - analysis

The adoration for Sinwar is relatively new in these circles. Many of those who have come to adore Sinwar have done so within the last year since the October 7 massacre.

 Palestinians supporters of Hamas attend an anti-Israel rally in the presence of Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Gaza City, on May 25, 2021

IDF claims Hamas exaggerated number of casualties in Gaza, not a 'massacre'

Hamas-run information channels attempted to push the narrative that a 'massacre' was being carried out in Northern Gaza.

 Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 19, 2024.

IDF announces death of Col. Ehsan Daxa, Israel's military operates in Lebanon

Drone slams into Caesarea • IDF names two fallen soldiers killed in Gaza Strip • Additional IDF soldier succumbs to wounds

 IDF troops approach house where Yahya Sinwar was killed in southern Gaza, October 20, 2024.

Israel’s bold strikes: When luck meets military precision – editorial

Is Israel's success in eliminating its foes audacious, accurate, or both?

 Hamas official Yahya Sinwar joins list of eliminated terrorists (illustrative)

Yahya Sinwar's wife held $32,000 Birkin bag in October 6 escape footage

Social media buzzes over alleged Birkin bag in IDF's footage of Hamas leader fleeing to tunnel.

 The wife of Yahya Sinwar carring a Birkin bag