The Hamas leader behind the October 7 attack and the hostage release
State of the World from NPR
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Learn about Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, his involvement in the October 7th attack, and his background as the 'butcher of Hran Yunus' and his role in rooting out informants for Israel. Discover the story of an Israeli soldier who was held captive for five years, guarded by Sinwar's own brother before being released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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