Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday confirmed the death of Mohammed Sinwar, a senior Hamas commander. He said Sinwar was killed during a recent Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Gaza.
“Mohammed Sinwar has been eliminated,” Netanyahu said in parliament. “He joins other Hamas leaders who have met the same fate.”
Mohammed Sinwar was the brother of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza. Yahya was one of the masterminds of the deadly October 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel. Israeli forces killed Yahya in 2023 during an earlier raid.
Israel considers both brothers central figures in the planning and execution of militant operations.
Dozens Wounded in Chaos at Gaza Aid Site
Meanwhile, violence erupted on Wednesday at a new aid distribution point in northern Gaza. The center, supported by Israeli and U.S.-backed agencies, saw a crowd of desperate Palestinians rushing for food and supplies.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that one person died and 48 others were wounded when gunfire broke out. It remains unclear who fired the shots—Israeli troops, security contractors, or another group.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and frightening. “People were running in all directions. We heard gunshots, and then people fell,” said a resident.
Despite international calls for calm, such incidents continue to threaten humanitarian efforts in the war zone.
Israel Vows to Keep Pressure on Hamas Until Hostages Are Freed
Israel has said it will not stop its military campaign until Hamas is defeated or forced out of Gaza. Officials insist that the return of the remaining 58 hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, attack remains a top priority.
That surprise attack by Hamas-led fighters killed about 1,200 people in Israel, most of them civilians. The militants also kidnapped 251 people, taking them into Gaza.
In response, Israel launched a full-scale assault on the enclave. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, nearly 54,000 Palestinians have died since then. The figures include both fighters and civilians, but the ministry does not separate the numbers.
Israel’s actions have drawn global criticism, but the government insists it is acting in self-defense and protecting its citizens.
Ongoing Conflict Fuels Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The war has caused a massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and many residents are without food, water, and electricity.
Aid groups warn that hunger is rising, and access to medical care is limited. Schools, markets, and homes have been destroyed in weeks of bombing and fighting.
Despite the bleak situation, neither Israel nor Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire. The ones agreed to fell apart even before it even started.
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