Sinwar, the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar—one of the masterminds behind the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel—had assumed leadership of Hamas in Gaza following his brother’s death in October 2024.
The Israeli military targeted a Hamas command center located beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis on May 13, 2025. While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initially reported the strike, confirmation of Mohammed Sinwar’s death came later. Netanyahu officially confirmed Sinwar’s death during a parliamentary session on May 28, 2025, listing him among several top Hamas leaders eliminated by Israeli forces.
Mohammed Sinwar was a prominent figure within Hamas, known for his involvement in the 2006 kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and for playing a significant role in planning the October 7 attacks. His death is seen as a substantial blow to Hamas’s leadership structure, potentially leading to internal power shifts.
As of now, Hamas has neither confirmed nor denied Sinwar’s death. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing military operations and international diplomatic efforts continuing in the region.
