It Finally Happened: The Day Israelis Have Long Awaited Has Arrived
CNN Report
Israeli forces have achieved a major victory by eliminating Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader responsible for the brutal October 7, 2023, attack. While this marks a significant milestone in Israel’s ongoing struggle, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cautioned that the conflict is far from over, with the pressing issue of hostages still unresolved.
Quick Summary of the Operation
Over the past few weeks, the 162nd Division and Gaza Division of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched operations based on intelligence regarding the whereabouts of senior Hamas officials. The mission unfolded rapidly on Wednesday.
The Attack:
- After three terrorists were spotted, two entered one building, while Sinwar entered another. At the time, the IDF was unaware that Sinwar was among them.
- IDF tanks opened fire on both buildings.
- Sinwar attempted to move to the second floor. A tank shell hit the building again, prompting an infantry search.
- Sinwar retaliated with two grenades, one of which exploded, causing IDF forces to temporarily withdraw.
- A drone scanned the area and found Sinwar injured, throwing a wooden stick at it.
- A final tank shell was fired, killing him.
The Extraction:
Sinwar’s body was extracted and brought to Israel on Thursday, where DNA and other tests confirmed his identity. Due to the danger of the booby-trapped location, a portion of his finger was removed for quick testing.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed Sinwar’s death, emphasizing that while this is a significant achievement, the broader conflict, especially the freeing of hostages, continues.
