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Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar Likely Dead in Gaza

5/19/2025

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed the probable death of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, whose body was discovered in a Gaza tunnel alongside 10 aides and commander Mohammed Shabana. Sinwar's brother, Zakaria, is critically injured. As the group faces uncertainty, potential successors Ezzedine al-Haddad and Nizar Awadallah emerge in the shadows.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed the probable death of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, whose body was discovered in a Gaza tunnel alongside 10 aides and commander Mohammed Shabana. Sinwar's brother, Zakaria, is critically injured. As the group faces uncertainty, potential successors Ezzedine al-Haddad and Nizar Awadallah emerge in the shadows.