If Sinwar leaves the battlefield, Palestine will give birth to a thousand Sinwars,’ reads the billboard featuring the assassinated Hamas leader. Sana'a, Yemen, October 18, 2024. (Credit: Mohammad Huwai/AFP)
One year and ten days. That’s how long it took the Israelis to take down the mastermind behind Oct. 7. The al-Aqsa Flood operation propelled Yahya Sinwar to global fame. But while he seemed untouchable, the Hamas leader fell in battle, almost by chance, in a scene that will fuel his legend. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Gaza’s most wanted man died with his face wrapped in a keffiyeh, resisting until his last breath. The "Butcher of Khan Younis," known for his charisma as well as his cruelty, leaves behind a weakened movement that may lose influence. "This is the end of Hamas," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly declared. "The day after, without Hamas, has arrived," echoed Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency. However, reality may be more nuanced. Here’s an overview of the key issues in the post-Sinwar...
One year and ten days. That’s how long it took the Israelis to take down the mastermind behind Oct. 7. The al-Aqsa Flood operation propelled Yahya Sinwar to global fame. But while he seemed untouchable, the Hamas leader fell in battle, almost by chance, in a scene that will fuel his legend. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Gaza’s most wanted man died with his face wrapped in a keffiyeh, resisting until his last breath. The "Butcher of Khan Younis," known for his charisma as well as his cruelty, leaves behind a weakened movement that may lose influence. "This is the end of Hamas," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly declared. "The day after, without Hamas, has arrived," echoed Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency. However, reality may be more nuanced. Here’s an overview of the key issues in the...
