Israel says Hamas Gaza chief Sinwar's body identified
Summary
The Israeli military announced it has found and identified the body of Mohammed Sinwar, a Hamas leader, in a tunnel under a hospital in southern Gaza. His body was discovered after an airstrike in May, and the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed his identity using DNA checks, although Hamas has not confirmed this publicly. The discovery is part of Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza following a large-scale attack in October 2023.Key Facts
- Israel identified the body of Mohammed Sinwar, a Hamas leader, in a tunnel in Khan Younis, Gaza.
- Sinwar was killed in an airstrike on May 13, which reportedly also killed 28 others.
- The Israeli Defense Forces used DNA testing to confirm Sinwar's identity.
- The body was found under the European Hospital, alongside other individuals.
- Israel showed a group of foreign journalists the tunnel where the body was found.
- Video footage released by Israel shows the tunnel's entrance and the underground passage.
- Israel accuses Hamas of using hospitals as hiding places, which Hamas denies.
- The conflict in Gaza has intensified since an attack from the region in October 2023.
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