{"id":49555,"date":"2025-05-31T15:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/hamas-military-leader-mohammed-sinwar-officially-killed-in-khan-yunis-strike-idf-confirms\/31\/05\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T15:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:14:46","slug":"hamas-military-leader-mohammed-sinwar-officially-killed-in-khan-yunis-strike-idf-confirms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/hamas-military-leader-mohammed-sinwar-officially-killed-in-khan-yunis-strike-idf-confirms\/31\/05\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar officially killed in Khan Yunis strike, IDF confirms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to Sinwar, the airstrike killed the commanders of Hamas&#8217;s Rafah Brigade and South Khan Yunis Brigade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/netanyahu-gives-final-confirmation-mohammed-131446898.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mohammed Sinwar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mohammed Sinwar<\/a>, head of the Hamas military wing, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 13 in Khan Yunis, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/idf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IDF;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IDF<\/a> confirmed on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The operation, conducted jointly with the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), targeted senior Hamas figures operating in an underground command and control center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The IDF said the airstrike was carried out using extensive intelligence measures aimed at avoiding civilian harm. The targeted command center was located beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, but hospital operations were not disrupted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to Sinwar, the airstrike killed Mohammad Shabaneh, commander of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/defense-news\/article-855384\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hamas\u2019s;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Hamas\u2019s<\/a> Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, commander of Hamas\u2019s South Khan Yunis Battalion. Both figures participated in planning and executing the October 7 attacks and directing operations against Israeli forces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sinwar was a key figure in Hamas\u2019s military leadership and played a central role in planning the October 7 attack. He previously served as commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade and head of the Operations Headquarters, and was also involved in the planning of the abduction of Gilad Shalit in 2006.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Mohammad Shabaneh, the former commander of Hamas&#8217;s Rafah Brigade. (photo credit: Canva, IDF SPOKESPERSON&#8217;S UNIT)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The IDF said the operation was led by the Southern Command and the Israeli Air Force, with intelligence support from the IDF and ISA, and guided by real-time decision-making by Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sinwar was appointed to lead Hamas\u2019s military wing following the elimination of Mohammed Deif and his brother, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/yahya-sinwar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Yahya Sinwar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Yahya Sinwar<\/a>. His appointment marked his emergence as a key decision-maker in Hamas\u2019s strategic planning and rebuilding efforts.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Israel Katz threatens remaining Hamas leadership<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to the confirmation, saying, &#8220;Now it\u2019s official: Mohammed Sinwar, the chief murderer, was eliminated along with Rafah Brigade commander Mohammed Shabaneh and the group of criminals who were with them under the European Hospital in Gaza. They have been sent to meet his brother at the gates of hell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Congratulations to the IDF and the ISA on a perfect execution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Israel\u2019s long arm will reach all those responsible for the murder and atrocities of October 7, wherever they may be, near or far, until they are completely eliminated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Ezz al-Din al-Hadad in Gaza and Khalil al-Hayya abroad, and all their partners in crime, you are next,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Previously, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Sinwar was killed, but the security establishment had yet to confirm his statements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/hamas-military-leader-mohammed-sinwar-174957101.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to Sinwar, the airstrike killed the commanders of Hamas&rsquo;s Rafah Brigade and South Khan Yunis Brigade. 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