Confirmation of the demise of Gaza military leader, al-Sinwar, by Hamas
The European Hospital in Khan Younis, a medical facility located in the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas, has been at the centre of a controversial incident. The Israeli army announced in early June that the remains of Mohammed al-Sinwar, the military chief of Hamas, were found in an underground tunnel beneath the hospital.
However, the Israeli army has not provided any evidence to substantiate their claims that Hamas uses medical facilities for military purposes. These allegations have been a recurring issue in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and have been consistently denied by Hamas.
The death of al-Sinwar was followed by the reported death of Hamas leader Mohammed Sabaneh, who was said to be the commander of the Rafah Brigade. Various items belonging to both leaders were found in the tunnel.
The exact details about al-Sinwar's death were not provided by Hamas on Sunday. Issa al-Din Haddad, who is said to be the successor as head of the armed wing of Hamas, following al-Sinwar's death, was likely announced by Hamas over the weekend. This announcement was made around the time of or shortly after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
The European Hospital in Khan Younis has been accused by Israel of being exploited for military purposes. Israel has reported finding the bodies of other terrorists during the operation, and their identities are currently being investigated.
It is important to note that the Israeli army's accusations against Hamas for using medical facilities for military purposes have not been substantiated. Hamas has denied these allegations, stating that they uphold the principles of humanitarian law and the sanctity of medical facilities.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas, and the need for both parties to uphold international law and respect the sanctity of medical facilities during conflict.
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