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The Israeli military has confirmed the recovery of Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar's body from an underground tunnel in southern Gaza. Sinwar, a 49-year-old senior Hamas leader, was reportedly killed on May 13 during a military operation near the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The Israeli military claims he played a central role in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. This development comes amid ongoing conflict, with Gaza health authorities reporting over 54,880 Palestinian casualties since October 2023.

Key Points: Israel Confirms Mohammed Sinwar Hamas Commander Death

  • Israeli forces confirm death of top Hamas military wing leader
  • Body discovered in tunnel beneath European Hospital in Khan Younis
  • Operation reveals significant intelligence findings
  • Sinwar linked to October 7 attack on Israel
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Israel says body of Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar recovered from Gaza tunnel

Israeli military recovers body of key Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar from underground tunnel in southern Gaza Strip after military operation

"The body of Mohammed Sinwar was located in the underground tunnel route - Israeli Military Statement"

Jerusalem, June 9

The Israeli military said that it had recovered the body of Mohammed Sinwar, head of Hamas' military wing, from a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip and taken it to Israel.

In a statement, the military said on Sunday that following an identification process, it had confirmed that "the body of Mohammed Sinwar was located in the underground tunnel route beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis."

Sinwar and Muhammad Shabaneh, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade, were killed in the tunnel on May 13 by the Israeli military and the Shin Bet intelligence agency, the statement said.

The bodies were found during a raid in the area that began on Wednesday under heavy airstrikes. The raid was still ongoing, Xinhua news agency reported.

"During searches in the underground tunnel route, several items belonging to Sinwar and Shabaneh were located, along with additional intelligence findings that were transferred for further investigation," it said, without providing further details.

Additional bodies were recovered during the operation, and their identities are under examination, the military added.

In late May, the Israeli military first said Sinwar had been killed in an airstrike. Gaza health authorities said the strike killed at least six people and wounded 40.

Sinwar, 49, was described by the Israeli military as one of Hamas' most senior and long-serving commanders, playing a central role in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

He was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader in Gaza, who was killed by the Israeli military in October 2024.

Israeli attacks have continued to claim Palestinian lives, bringing the death toll in the enclave to 54,880 since October 2023, Gaza's health authorities announced on Sunday, adding 126,227 others have been injured.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This shows Israel's determination to eliminate Hamas leadership. While the loss of civilian lives is tragic, terrorist organizations must be held accountable for their actions. India has also suffered from cross-border terrorism, so we understand Israel's position. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
The numbers are heartbreaking - over 54,000 dead? When will this cycle of violence end? Both sides need to show restraint. As Indians, we know too well how conflicts can spiral out of control (remember Kargil?). Hope for peace soon 🙏
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Arjun S.
Israel's tunnel warfare tactics are impressive. Our forces could learn from their urban combat experience, especially given our own challenges in Kashmir. The recovery of intelligence materials is crucial - just like how we bust terror modules here.
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Sunita R.
While I support Israel's right to defend itself, the civilian casualties are too high. The world needs to pressure both sides for ceasefire. India should use its diplomatic channels - we have good relations with both Israel and Arab nations.
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Vikram J.
Interesting that they found the bodies in tunnels under a hospital. Reminds me of how terrorists in our neighborhood also use civilian infrastructure as shields. This is why surgical strikes become necessary sometimes.
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Neha P.
The whole Sinwar family being eliminated shows how deep this conflict runs. But will killing leaders really end Hamas? In our experience with militancy, new leaders always emerge unless root causes are addressed. Complex situation 😔

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