Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas and Architect of Oct. 7 atrocities, Is dead

 Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to advance a deal “to free the hostages.”

Surprise Battlefield Encounter Led to Hamas Leader’s Death

Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.

Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas, Is Dead - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (obituary)

What Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Mean for the Gaza Cease-Fire Talks - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately change course.

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor sought warrants for 3 Hamas leaders. All 3 are now dead.

Israeli military drone footage claims to show Sinwar shortly before he was killed.

Yahya Sinwar captured on drone footage