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Israel says Yahya Sinwar likely killed in Gaza operation

Israel says Yahya Sinwar likely killed in Gaza operation

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The Israeli military has stated that it is investigating the possibility that Sinwar was killed, with some reports indicating that he is "very likely dead" or that there is a "high probability" that he was among the three militants killed during the operation. The Israeli military has also mentioned that it is checking the possibility of Sinwar's death through DNA testing on a body found at the site of the operation.

Israel Defense Forces
1. During Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operations in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were eliminated. The IDF [is] checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed.
Yoav Galant
Israeli Defense Ministry
1. We will reach every terrorist and eliminate them.
Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum
1. Along with appreciation for the significant achievement [of Sinwar's death], the families of the hostages express grave concern for the fate of the 101 hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza and demand that [the Israeli government] leverage the military achievement to secure an immediate deal to bring about their return.