Israel Kills Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar Amid 600 Days Gaza War

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the killing of Mohammed Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader in Gaza and brother of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 13 targeting a Hamas tunnel complex near Khan Yunis, which Israeli officials believe decapitated much of Hamas's remaining leadership. This announcement came amid ongoing war efforts, with Netanyahu emphasizing the elimination of tens of thousands of militants and asserting progress against Hamas. Meanwhile, a White House peace proposal aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict was reportedly nearing completion, focusing on a ceasefire, release of hostages, and governance changes in Gaza. However, the situation remains volatile with humanitarian crises worsening in Gaza, including chaotic and violent scenes at aid distribution sites, leading to injuries and criticism of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Netanyahu's confirmation sparked heated debate in Israel's Knesset, with opposition lawmakers criticizing his handling of the war and accusing him of exploiting the conflict for political gain.