Israel releases new pictures of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar – ThePrint – ANIFeed

Tel Aviv (Israel), October 20 (ANI/TPS) The Israel Defense Forces spokesman on Saturday evening revealed new footage documenting the death of the Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7 attacks, Yahya Sinwar.

“In the days leading up to the horrific attacks, Sinwar was filmed preparing for his own survival, moving with his family into an underground bunker on the night of October 6. Footage shows him carrying supplies, including food and personal items, in preparation for a long-term stay,” said IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari.

In the leaked video dated the night of October 6, Sinwar is seen walking back and forth in an underground tunnel with his wife and children, carrying bags of supplies to the bunker that the IDF later discovered.

“It proves once again that the leaders of the terrorist organization Hamas, whoever they are, do not care about the price that the residents of Gaza pay. They use them only as human shields and are concerned about their own survival. A example of that is the amounts of money he kept wherever he hid,” Hagari said.

“His movement was between Khan Yunis and Rafah throughout the war, and our assessment was that he was in Gaza the whole time. We were asked if he had fled to Egypt, and we reiterated that he was in Gaza, in the area between Khan Yunis and Rafah. The footage is the film’s documentation with his family,” Hagari added.

Hagari revealed that the IDF has had documentation from Sinwar’s family for several months and stressed that the IDF has been constantly monitoring him and seeking additional evidence using intelligence sources. According to the spokesman, military intelligence always knew Sinwar was moving between Khan Yunis and Rafah, despite rumors suggesting he had fled to Egypt.

“After his elimination, there are those who try to restore his honor. Sinwar hid and fled as the war often took place near and above him. While IDF commanders fought at the front, Hamas operatives took action, with their leader and other commanders also hiding and doing their best to escape.”

Hagari concluded with a comment about the removal of Sinwar.

“The IDF and Shin Bet have been tracking Sinwar across Gaza during the war and finally located and eliminated him in an attack targeting a civilian home last Wednesday. The operation showed Sinwar’s cynical use of civilian infrastructure , as well as his ruthless disregard for both Israelis and residents of Gaza.”

At least 1,200 people were killed and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on 7 October. Of the 97 remaining hostages, more than 30 have been declared dead. Hamas is also holding captive two Israeli civilians since 2014 and 2015, and the bodies of two soldiers killed in 2014. (ANI/TPS)

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