Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Israel

Yahya Sinwar, the slain leader of Hamas, reportedly left behind chilling instructions for his fighters to continue the conflict against Israel and reject any cease-fire negotiations, anticipating his own death as Israeli forces closed in on him. Experts fear that Sinwar may have ordered the execution of remaining hostages if he were killed, as he was known for his hardline stance and had been at the top of the IDF's kill list for over a year. Following his death, Hamas rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's offer for a surrender deal in exchange for hostages, suggesting adherence to Sinwar's directive. Sinwar also advised the establishment of a new leadership council within Hamas to ensure continuity of his strategies. The potential successor, feared to be his brother Mohammed Sinwar, may continue this aggressive approach, as analysts predict Hamas will shift towards guerilla warfare tactics. Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute warned that the conflict is likely to escalate further as Hamas remains unwilling to compromise in peace talks.