Israeli police and military are actively working to confirm reports of the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Dental images have been sent to a forensics lab and DNA testing is in process to confirm the assassination. The UK’s defense secretary, John Healey, stated that he would not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar if confirmed. US President Joe Biden was briefed on the situation while en route to Germany. Washington announced temporary protected status for eligible Lebanese nationals due to unsafe conditions in Lebanon.
Reports indicate that Sinwar may have been killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli security officials believe that there is a high likelihood that Sinwar is dead, with DNA tests being conducted for confirmation. The Israeli military stated that three militants were killed in Gaza, with a possibility that one is Sinwar, who was suspected of being involved in the attack on Israel that triggered the recent conflict.
Hamas has not yet commented on the reports of Sinwar’s death, and no confirmation has been provided by either Israel or Hamas. Reports suggest that Sinwar may have been killed by chance, and no hostages were present during the operation. The incident has sparked international interest, with the German army shooting down a drone off the Lebanese coast. The UN’s peacekeeping force in Lebanon has also faced challenges, with recent incidents involving injuries to peacekeepers.
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