Hamas confirms the death of military chief Mohammad Sinwar, leadership shifts ahead

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Hamas confirms the death of military chief Mohammad Sinwar, leadership shifts ahead

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Hamas confirms the death of military chief Mohammad Sinwar, leadership shifts ahead

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Hamas confirmed the death of military chief Mohammad Sinwar, previously reported killed in May by Israel.
Sinwar was a key figure in leading military operations for Hamas; Izz al-Din Haddad is expected to take over.
The death marks a significant leadership crisis for Hamas following the loss of several top commanders.

Hamas confirmed on Saturday the death of its Gaza military chief, Mohammad Sinwar, months after Israel claimed it killed him in a strike in May. Although Hamas did not disclose the details surrounding his death, it released images depicting Sinwar as a "martyr" alongside other leaders of the group, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

Mohammad Sinwar, the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, was regarded as a central figure in Hamas' military hierarchy. Following Yahya's death and the earlier killing of another commander, Sinwar took on a more prominent role in directing military operations. His passing is expected to leave a significant leadership void, with Izz al-Din Haddad poised to assume command of Hamas' armed wing across Gaza, as noted by India Times and Reuters.

Sinwar's leadership has been shrouded in controversy; he was accused of obstructing negotiations for hostages and ceasefire agreements throughout the ongoing conflict. His confirmed death marks a turbulent period for Hamas, which is facing its greatest leadership challenge since hostilities escalated, according to India Times and South China Morning Post.