Consider This from NPR Hamas and Hezbollah are both without leaders. What now?
Oct 17, 2024
Daniel Estrin, NPR's correspondent in Tel Aviv, shares on-the-ground insights following the death of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's leader, who played a key role during the October 7th attacks. Alongside him, Daniel Byman from Georgetown University discusses the geopolitical implications of Sinwar's demise for both Hamas and Israel. They explore the mixed reactions in Gaza, ranging from celebration to cautious optimism, and analyze how the loss of leadership could reshape strategies within Hamas and Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict.
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Hamas Leader Killed
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the October 7th attacks, is dead, killed by Israeli forces.
- Sinwar, considered a hardliner, was seen as less likely to agree to a ceasefire.
Details of Sinwar's Death
- Israeli soldiers killed Sinwar after shelling a building where he was hiding.
- His identity was confirmed through dental records, fingerprints, and DNA.
Reactions to Sinwar's Death
- Israelis express mixed reactions to Sinwar's death, some celebrating, others demanding hostage release.
- A Gazan woman expressed relief, hoping for an end to the war and a chance to rebuild.