Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar remained firm in his stance on the October 7 attacks a year ago, according to those in contact with him, despite the aftermath leading to a severe Israeli invasion. This invasion resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians and widespread destruction in Gaza, extending its impact to Hezbollah, a key ally of Hamas.
On Thursday, the Israeli military announced that it had killed Sinwar. His death came after continued conflict and escalations in the region.
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Following the confirmation of his death, global leaders have responded by issuing statements, marking the event as a significant development in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.