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Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz on Tuesday called on to “swiftly eliminate” Yahya Sinwar, who was recently named as Hamas‘ new political leader.
Sinwar’s appointment follows the death of Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran the previous week.
Katz described Sinwar as an “arch-terrorist” and said that his selection as Hamas’ leader “is yet another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him and wipe this vile organisation off the face of the Earth.”
The foreign minister’s statement reflects the ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas, as well as the Israeli government’s stance on the Palestinian militant group.
Yahya Sinwar, the recently appointed political leader of Hamas and a key figure behind the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, has long been regarded as one of the militant group’s most powerful leaders.
Despite remaining largely concealed in underground tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip, he has wielded significant influence. His selection on Tuesday as Hamas’ top diplomatic leader further strengthens his authority within the organisation.
Born in Gaza in 1962, Sinwar’s family was among the hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs who were displaced or forced to leave their homes during the conflicts surrounding the establishment of the state of Israel. This experience of displacement had a profound impact on his decision to join Hamas in the 1980s.
Sinwar was recruited by Hamas’ founder, Sheik Ahmed Yassin, who appointed him as the head of an internal security unit called Al Majd. His responsibility was to identify and punish individuals suspected of violating Islamic morality laws or collaborating with the Israeli occupiers. This role ultimately led to his confrontation with Israeli authorities.
Sinwar’s appointment follows the death of Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran the previous week.
Katz described Sinwar as an “arch-terrorist” and said that his selection as Hamas’ leader “is yet another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him and wipe this vile organisation off the face of the Earth.”
The foreign minister’s statement reflects the ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas, as well as the Israeli government’s stance on the Palestinian militant group.
Yahya Sinwar, the recently appointed political leader of Hamas and a key figure behind the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, has long been regarded as one of the militant group’s most powerful leaders.
Despite remaining largely concealed in underground tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip, he has wielded significant influence. His selection on Tuesday as Hamas’ top diplomatic leader further strengthens his authority within the organisation.
Born in Gaza in 1962, Sinwar’s family was among the hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs who were displaced or forced to leave their homes during the conflicts surrounding the establishment of the state of Israel. This experience of displacement had a profound impact on his decision to join Hamas in the 1980s.
Sinwar was recruited by Hamas’ founder, Sheik Ahmed Yassin, who appointed him as the head of an internal security unit called Al Majd. His responsibility was to identify and punish individuals suspected of violating Islamic morality laws or collaborating with the Israeli occupiers. This role ultimately led to his confrontation with Israeli authorities.
