Yahya Sinwar

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas commander in Gaza who infiltrated Israel on October 7

The strike follows an attack on Sunday in which the IDF killed Hamas Nukhba terrorist Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, who served as former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard.

 A smoke plume billows during an Israeli strike on an industrial area in Gaza City on July 12, 2026; Illustrative.
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over a background of Hamas terrorists and Israeli protesters (illustrative)

Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas in 2014, IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard

An IDF biographical infographic on Hamas terrorist Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, who held three hostages in the Gaza Strip, published August 27, 2026.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes

People visit the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair at the Qatari capital's exhibition and convention center, on May 15, 2026.

International Arab Book Fair emerges as platform for Islamist axis, Hamas support


Hamas in weakest position yet, but still holds strategic leverage with tunnels

Hamas's political leadership has suffered blows, but its underground tunnel network remains a significant threat.

 Hamas terrorists against backdrop of Gaza tunnels. (illustration)

IDF discovered Mohammed Sinwar's secret meeting after Edan Alexander's release

Sinwar is believed to have been a hardline figure in Hamas who refused any compromise in negotiations with Israel that didn't include an end to the war.

Mohammed Sinwar against backdrop of strike on the European Hospital which allegedly killed him, May 13, 2025 (illustration).

If Mohammed Sinwar is gone, why not replace Hamas in Gaza? - analysis

Never in the past 40 years has Hamas had so many leaders and commanders killed - if the goal is to replace Hamas, now would be the time.

 Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Hamas invasion intended to thwart Israeli peace with Saudi Arabia, docs reveal - WSJ

Yahya Sinwar was quoted in secret Hamas meeting notes that ISraeli-Saudi normalization would "open the door for the majority of Arab and Islamic countries to follow the same path.”

 (L-R) Mohammed Deif, Yahya Sinwar, and Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of a secret document between Iran and Hamas.

WATCH: Katz threatens to assassinate Houthi leaders while hinting at Mohammed Sinwar's death

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that these strikes are just the beginning.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir watch as Israel Air Force jets attack terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen, May 16, 2025.

Hamas Rafah brigade commander probably killed in IDF strike on Sinwar

Mohammad Shabanah was potentially next in line to lead Hamas; New next in line: Gaza Brigade Chief al-Hadad.

 Hamas flag painted on a cracked wall.

Hello and no goodbye: Released IDF observers mock Hamas commander after reported strike

Released IDF observers shared a sardonic farewell to Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar after reports of an Israeli strike. “Only those who survived captivity will understand this song,” they wrote.

 The observers – Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev – say goodbye to Muhammad Sinwar via Instagram.

Possible killing of Mohammed Sinwar may boost hostage deal efforts, source tells 'Post'

The assassination attempt occurred as the Israeli delegation for hostage and ceasefire talks arrived in Qatar on Tuesday evening.

 A video released by the IDF allegedly shows Mohammed Sinwar travelling in a car through a tunnel near the Erez crossing, close to the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

ICC prosecutor issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West 'turn against Israel' - exclusive

A senior Western diplomat with firsthand knowledge of the ICC case describes Khan's motivations in issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

Media watchdog publishes first interactive map of Hamas tunnels in Gaza

Users can explore more than 37 miles of documented tunnels, less than 10% of the infrastructure Hamas is believed to have built underground.

 A Palestinian fighter of the Al-Quds brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seen inside a military tunnel in Beit Hanun, in the Gaza Strip. May 18, 2022.