Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 28, 2025, that Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas Gaza chief and younger brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, has been eliminated. Delivering the statement at the Knesset, Netanyahu confirmed, "We have eliminated Mohammed Deif, Yahya Sinwar, and Mohammed Sinwar."
Mohammad Sinwar rose to the leadership of Hamas in Gaza last year, following the death of his brother Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by a single gunshot to the head during a prolonged firefight with trainee Israeli soldiers in Rafah, Gaza Strip, seven months prior. Yahya Sinwar was widely regarded as the architect of the October 7 attacks and had been a prime target of Israeli intelligence and defense forces for over a year leading up to his death.
These developments underline the ongoing conflict and targeted operations between Israel and Hamas leadership figures. The elimination of key Hamas leaders is part of Israel's broader security strategy amid rising tensions in the region.
