Yahya Sinwar, leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement takes part in a rally organized to mark the movement's 35th founding anniversary, in Gaza City, Palestine, Dec. 14, 2022.

BEIRUT — Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader. The choice is a dramatic sign of the power of the Palestinian ...

Ofer Kalderon shares his harrowing experience of captivity and reunification with his children in a powerful interview.

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza this week leaves the Palestinian group considering new leadership for the second time in less than three months.

For Michael Koubi, Yahya Sinwar has the eyes of a murderer. Few Israelis know the leader of Hamas in Gaza as well as Koubi, who, as an officer in Israel's internal security organization, Shin Bet ...

Yahya Sinwar’s death ushers in an uncertain ‘day after’ for Gaza. With the brutal Hamas leader eliminated, is a cease-fire finally within reach? October 17, 2024. 6 min.

With the unexpected death of Yahya Sinwar this week, Israel suddenly finds itself at a pivotal moment in its long and painful conflict with Hamas. Sinwar, the mastermind behind numerous terrorist ...

Yahya Sinwar waves to supporters as he arrives to attend a rally marking Al-Quds Day, a commemoration in support of the Palestinian people celebrated annually on the last Friday of the Muslim ...

Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. Credit: AP/Adel Hana. By The Associated PressUpdated August 7, 2024. Share.