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Israel confirms body of Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar found in Gaza tunnel
[IsraelTimes] The IDF and Shin Bet confirm that the body of Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar was found by troops in a tunnel that ran underneath the European Hospital in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis.The body was taken from the tunnel, used by Hamas as a command center, on Saturday, after troops reached the hospital several days prior. Several other bodies, belonging to other Hamas operatives, were also taken. The military says that following an identification process, it is now confirmed that one of the bodies belongs to Sinwar, who was killed in an Israeli strike on the tunnel on May 13. The strike also killed Muhammad Shabana, commander of the terror group’s Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, commander of the South Khan Younis Battalion. Also in the tunnel, the military says it located several items belonging to Sinwar and Shabana, including ID cards. Weapons were also found. The IDF says the other bodies are still undergoing an identification process. Related: Muhammad Sinwar 06/03/2025 IDF says it is expanding Gaza ground offensive as troops reported to move on Khan Younis Muhammad Sinwar 06/01/2025 They meant business: Air Force dropped over 50 munitions in 30 seconds in strike that killed Muhammad Sinwar 2 weeks ago, IDF says Muhammad Sinwar 05/29/2025 PM claims ‘tremendous achievements’ in Gaza war that have ‘changed face of Middle East’ Related: European Hospital: 2025-06-03 IDF says it is expanding Gaza ground offensive as troops reported to move on Khan Younis European Hospital: 2025-06-01 They meant business: Air Force dropped over 50 munitions in 30 seconds in strike that killed Muhammad Sinwar 2 weeks ago, IDF says European Hospital: 2025-05-24 Israel targeted Muhammad Sinwar in rare moment when he had no hostages around him — report Posted by: trailing wife 2025-06-09 |
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