Israel just notched another win against Hamas’ terror machine. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Wednesday that Mohammed Sinwar, the group’s head and brother of the late Yahya Sinwar, was killed in Gaza.
The New York Post reported that Netanyahu’s announcement marks the latest blow to Hamas, with Mohammed Sinwar reportedly killed in an airstrike on a hidden bunker beneath Khan Younis’ European Hospital last week.
The strike, possibly on May 19, or in subsequent bombings, underscores Israel’s relentless pursuit of the group’s leadership. No woke hand-wringing will change the reality of this conflict.
Mohammed Sinwar stepped into Hamas’ top role after his brother Yahya, the mastermind of the October 7, 2023, terror attack, was killed in an IDF raid last October. The brothers were reportedly side by side during that brutal assault, with Mohammed later seen fleeing with Yahya’s family.
The Israel Defense Forces claimed in a closed-door parliamentary meeting that Mohammed Sinwar was likely killed in the May 19 hospital bunker strike.
Hamas-linked health officials reported 16 deaths in that blast but didn’t confirm Sinwar’s demise. The fog of war leaves room for doubt, but Israel’s track record speaks volumes.
Uncertainty lingers about whether Sinwar died on May 19 or in the dozens of airstrikes across Gaza in the days before Netanyahu’s statement.
The IDF hasn’t publicly verified the kill, but a video they released shows Sinwar cruising through a tunnel near the Israel-Gaza border. Technology exposes what terrorists try to hide.
Hamas has stayed silent, refusing to acknowledge Mohammed Sinwar’s death. This reticence contrasts with their usual propaganda blitz—perhaps a sign of disarray. Denial won’t resurrect a fallen leader.
Mohammed Sinwar wasn’t just Yahya’s little brother; he was a key player in Hamas’ operations. He bolstered their ranks, with the group claiming earlier this year they’d recruited as many fighters as they’d lost. Rebuilding an army of terror is no small feat, but it’s a grim one.
Sinwar also played spoiler, undermining cease-fire deals aimed at freeing hostages still held in Gaza. His obstructionism prolonged suffering on both sides, a choice that reeks of prioritizing power over peace. Negotiation isn’t surrender, but he didn’t get the memo.
The Sinwar brothers’ legacy is tied to the October 7 attack that ignited this war. Mohammed’s role in that horror show, followed by his flight with Yahya’s family, paints a picture of loyalty to a cause over humanity. Ideology blinds, and innocents pay the price.
Hamas has now lost two chiefs in this conflict, yet analysts say Mohammed’s death won’t cripple the group. They’ve restructured to rely on multiple leaders, not a single figurehead. Adaptability is their strength, but it’s also a sign of desperation.
“Based on all indications,” the IDF said, Sinwar was killed in the hospital bunker. That confidence suggests precise intelligence, yet Hamas’s silence leaves room for speculation. Truth often emerges slowly in war’s shadow.
Before Mohammed took over, Khalil al-Hayya was a top contender to succeed Yahya Sinwar. Avi Issacharoff of Ynet speculated, “It may open the door for more pragmatic voices within Hamas’ leadership, such as Khalil al-Hayya.” Pragmatism sounds nice, but Hamas’ track record makes optimism a tough sell.
Issacharoff’s hope for “pragmatic voices” assumes Hamas can pivot from its core mission of destruction. Al-Hayya’s involvement in Qatar and U.S. talks might hint at flexibility, but don’t hold your breath. Terror groups don’t suddenly embrace diplomacy.
Israel’s campaign against Hamas shows no sign of slowing, with airstrikes hammering Gaza’s terror infrastructure. Mohammed Sinwar’s death, whether on May 19 or later, proves no bunker is deep enough to escape justice.
