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Israeli military says it killed Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar on May 13

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Posted on May 31, 2025

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Israeli military says it killed Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar on May 13
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(Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas' Gaza chief on May 13, confirming what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this week. Mohammad Sinwar was

Israeli Forces Confirm Death of Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar

(Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas' Gaza chief on May 13, confirming what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this week.

Mohammad Sinwar was the target of an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza earlier this month. Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he had been killed.

Mohammad Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the Palestinian militant group's deceased leader and mastermind of the October 2023 attack on Israel.

Hamas has neither confirmed nor denied his death.

(Reporting by James MackenzieEditing by Frances Kerry)

Key Takeaways

  • Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas' Gaza chief, was killed by Israeli forces.
  • The death was confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • Sinwar was targeted in a strike on a hospital in southern Gaza.
  • Hamas has not confirmed or denied Sinwar's death.
  • Mohammed Sinwar was the brother of Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was killed by the Israeli military on May 13?
The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas' Gaza chief, on May 13.
What was Mohammed Sinwar's relation to Yahya Sinwar?
Mohammed Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the deceased leader of Hamas.
Has Hamas confirmed the death of Mohammed Sinwar?
Hamas has neither confirmed nor denied the death of Mohammed Sinwar.
What did Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say about Sinwar?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated earlier in the week that Mohammed Sinwar had been killed.
What was the target of the Israeli strike that killed Sinwar?
Mohammed Sinwar was targeted in an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza.

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