Israeli town celebrates Sinwar's death
Celebrations erupted in Sderot, a small Israeli town near Gaza, where dozens of people where in Hamas-led assault on the October 7 last year.
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Yahya Sinwar death: Celebrations in Israeli town where dozens were killed during Oct 7 Hamas attack - IN PICS
Israel on Thursday confirmed that it has killed Yahya Sinwar, the elusive leader of the Hamas armed group, who reportedly orchestrated last year's deadly October 7 assault which sparked the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, celebrations erupted in Sderot, a small Israeli town near Gaza, where dozens of people where in Hamas-led assault on the October 7 last year.
By Gazi Shahid | Updated: October 17, 2024 6:46 PM IST
Dozens were killed in Sderot in Hamas-led October 7, 2023 assault
Dozens of Israeli citizens were killed in Sderot town when Hamas fighters stormed Israeli border towns on October 7 last year.
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Israeli soldiers offer sweets, food to citizens
Israeli soldiers gave out food and sweets to locals at checkpoints in Sderot town after Israeli military said it may have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.
Yahya Sinwar dead, says Israel
Israel on Thursday said it has killed Yahya Sinwar, the elusive leader of Hamas, who reportedly orchestrated last year's deadly October 7 assault which sparked the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian armed group.
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Sinwar killed in south Gaza offensive
According to reports, Yahya Sinwar was likely killed in an Israeli military operation in the Tal El Sultan area, in southern Gaza.