Yahya Sinwar

IDF releases Sinwar letter encouraging Oct. 7 terrorists to plan broadcast of massacre footage

Sinwar's documents, shared by the IDF on the second anniversary of his assassination, called on terrorists to plan producing "horrific images" including shooting point-blank, slaughtering victims.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar holds the child of an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter, who was killed in the recent fighting with Israel, with a Kalashnikov rifle in his hand during a rally in Gaza City on May 24, 2021.
Senior Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, speaks during a conference in Gaza city, on November 4, 2019.

'Shoot the Jews': Two years after Sinwar's death, IDF releases letter from Sinwar's 10-year-old son

Hamas terrorists arrive to secure the area search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages - an Israeli soldier and a Thai national - from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern of Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025. as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC

Hamas used double agents, deception to fool Israel ahead of October 7 massacre, study finds

Senior Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, speaks during a conference in Gaza city, on November 4, 2019.

Sinwar, the Samson of Gaza: Did he bring destruction down on his own people on Oct. 7? - opinion


A military evaluation of Netanyahu’s WSJ framing of the war - analysis

"The Post" analyzes claims made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a comprehensive interview with "The Wall Street Journal."

 (Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.

Hamasticide: Apocalyptic barbarians at the gates of Israel - opinion

The orders were: “While rockets are being launched from Gaza and they are all taking refuge in their homes, invade, kill, rape, tear them apart, burn them, cut off heads and limbs.”

 Yahya al-Sinwar (C), Gaza Strip chief of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement, waves to supporters

Israel presents Hamas new ceasefire and hostage release deal

An Israeli official noted, "The Egyptian and Qatari mediators believe Hamas might now agree to a hostage-release and ceasefire deal."

 Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Gaza 'war crimes'

The ruling could prevent Israeli officials from traveling and comes as the government ignores legal advice to open a state inquiry.

(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

'Israeli Saturday Night Live' Eretz Nehederet spoofs Trump and Sinwar

Missile alerts interrupt a sketch about escaping war, as Israel's top comedy show returns with Trump in McDonald's fries and Iranian spies debating perfume choices at duty-free.

 Omer Etzion plays newly elected US President Donald Trump in an Eretz Nehederet sketch.

Sinwar's death is just the beginning of Israel's necessary moves in the war - opinion

The elimination of Sinwar should indeed be seen as an important victory, but not yet a full achievement of Israel’s security and peace strategy. 

 DEMONSTRATORS DEMAND the release of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv this past Saturday night. With the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, there may now be, for the first time, a slightly better chance for an agreement on the hostages and ending the fighting in Gaza, says the writer.

Hamas expected to reject any deal that doesn’t end Gaza war, source says

Egypt has been in talks with Hamas in Cairo for the last two days as part of its efforts to unite Palestinian factions, but there has been no reported progress on a hostage deal.

 People ride their bicycles on Yom Kippur, in front of a wall featuring hostage posters, in Jerusalem, October 12, 2024

'Hamas doesn't know where the hostages are': Sinwar expert offers an alternative view - interview

"Someone may be aware of the location of one or two, but I don't think there is anyone who is aware of the location of all of them."

 Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar seen over a photo of a blast in the Gaza Strip (illustrative)

Israel neared capturing Yahya Sinwar five times during Israel-Hamas War - report

Sinwar stayed in Rafah for some time during the war,  according to the sources, both above and underground.

 Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an underground terror tunnel in Gaza (illustrative)

With significant gains in Gaza, Lebanon, Israel's strength shifts negotiations - analysis

Israel's hostage discussions could reveal if the other side’s positions have shifted, what the current dynamics are within Hamas leadership, and which pressure points Israel can leverage.

 IDF Golani Brigade troops operate in southern Lebanon. October 27, 2024.