Hamas confirms the death of its commander, Muhammad al-Sinwar, in Gaza.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

**Arabian Sea - Reuters** **The Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" announced the death of its military commander in Gaza, Muhammad al-Sinwar, confirming what Israel had previously announced. Al-Sinwar is considered one of the most prominent leaders of the movement and one of the symbols of its military wing.** **Months after Israel announced his death in a raid in May, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" in Gaza confirmed on Sunday the death of its military commander, Muhammad al-Sinwar.** **Hamas did not provide details about al-Sinwar's death, but it published his picture with pictures of other leaders in the movement, describing them as "pure martyr leaders."** **Muhammad al-Sinwar is the younger brother of Yahya al-Sinwar, the Hamas leader who participated in planning the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and whom Israel killed in fighting a year later.** **He was promoted to the upper ranks of the movement after his brother's death.** **Confirmation of his death would leave his close aide, Ezz El-Din al-Haddad, who currently oversees operations in northern Gaza, in charge of Hamas' armed wing throughout the Strip.**