Israel 'confirms' it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar - after 'images of his body' emerged

Israel has confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, following the emergence of unverified photographs claiming to show his body buried in rubble in Gaza. Sinwar, 62, took full leadership of Hamas in 2023 and was believed to be the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced that DNA tests confirmed the body belonged to Sinwar, calling his death a "great military and moral achievement" for Israel. The Israeli military reported that three terrorists were eliminated during operations in Gaza, asserting that no hostages were found in the area. While Hamas has not officially commented on Sinwar's death, internal sources indicated signs of his demise. U.S. officials noted that the operation occurred on Wednesday, and President Biden has been briefed on the situation, with American officials maintaining close contact with their Israeli counterparts throughout the day.