Yahya Sinwar
![Mahmoud Abbas and Yahya Sinwar.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/07/23/30bf2480-4927-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h383_w624.jpeg)
The Foreign Minister responded to the reported agreement between Fatah and Hamas to jointly rule the Gaza Strip by saying Israel will not allow it.
![Hamas terrorists](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/18/9055b840-2d5d-11ef-b326-875a4c3cecda__h3840_w5760.jpg)
Gaza, Hamas leader, Sinwar, Deif
Middle Eastern researcher and analyst, Adi Cohen, asserts that contrary to popular belief, Yahya Sinwar was never number one in Gaza: "Mohammed Deif is number one."
![Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/22/7c12c0c0-47f8-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h331_w650.webp)
Hamas, Sinwar, Arab World, Deif assassination
The assassination of Mohammad Deif and a significant portion of Hamas' command structure has left Sinwar almost isolated not only in Gaza but also in the Arab world: "They are not interested in what happens in Gaza."
![Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/21/604fefe0-4797-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h331_w650.webp)
October 7th Massacre, Hamas, Sinwar
News 12 journalist, Yaron Avraham, revealed tonight that Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, delivered a message to Israel several weeks before the October 7 attack, but it was not properly interpreted.
![Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/21/b51c9500-475b-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h1948_w3000.jpg)
Sinwar, IDF, Intelligence
Report: IDF and Shin Bet exposed a Hamas intelligence treasure trove including detailed instructions on how to act on October 7 and much more.
![Gazan civilians celebrating Deif's death.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/3637ae60-4525-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h261_w633.png)
Israel-Gaza War
While the death of Mohammad Deif has not yet been confirmed, conversations such as these are evidence of increasing discontent with the war and Hamas.
![Hamas terrorists in Israel on October 7th](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/04/7cd96350-39da-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h331_w650.png)
IDF, October 7, Hamas infiltration, Gaza
An internal investigation by the Intelligence Division examined how IDF intelligence personnel did not discern the early signs of Hamas' surprise attack. Additionally, they admit: 'We do not know how to prevent such an incident in the future.'
![Mohammad Deif](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/13/8b6efbb0-4145-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h537_w822.png)
Israel-Gaza War
Former Shin Bet Director Ilan Lotan told Reshet Bet Radio that Mohammad Deif's elimination actually positions Israel better for a hostage deal than before.
![Yehya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, in the Gaza Strip](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/08/cbfa14f0-3d10-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h262_w400.jpg)
Hamas, Gaza war, Israel,Sinwar
The CIA estimates that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is under increasing pressure from commanders at the top of the terror organization to accept a ceasefire agreement and end the war, CNN reported.
![Where is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding?](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/10/0bdc1b10-3ebd-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h1839_w1916.png)
Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal
CIA Director William Burns believes he knows where the mastermind of October 7 is hiding, and that he is under increasing pressure to agree to a deal.
![Yahya Sinwar at Hamas rally](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/05/12/aa283500-1029-11ef-90bc-6511137cc1af__h331_w650.jpg)
Hamas, Gaza, Israeli airstrikes
Yahya Sinwar suffered a severe blow with the assassination of Muhammed Deif, yet he also knows that eliminating senior figures does not destroy a terror organization. However, seeing how Israel encroaches on his territory and annexes the Philadelphia axis, he understands that what once was will never be again.
![Mohammed Deif](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/14/59f55850-41b2-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h587_w900.jpeg)
Hamas, Mohammed Deif, Israel War
The reported killing of Mohammed Deif, Hamas's shadowy military chief, could reshape the Gaza conflict– Sinwar now has to choose between escalating hostage negotiations or seeking a ceasefire.
![Report: Rift emerging between Sinwar and Hamas field commanders](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/10/0bdc1b10-3ebd-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h1839_w1916.png)
Israel-Gaza War
Channel 14 reporter Tamir Morag reports a growing rift between Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar and senior and field commanders of the terrorist group's military wing.
![Palestinian Fatah terrorist Abdullah Barghuti](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/09/629627d0-3dfe-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h1896_w2844.jpg)
IDF, Hostage exchange, Gaza-Hamas
The most dangerous: former Shin Bet official cautions about the potential for this terrorist being the next Hamas leader if released.
![Yehya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, in the Gaza Strip](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/08/cbfa14f0-3d10-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h262_w400.jpg)
Hamas, Israel-Gaza War, Sinwar, Netanyahu, Ceasefire
Internal pressure mounts on Hamas as it signals new openness to ceasefire.
![Ynet analyst: This is Sinwar's most valuable asset](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/07/4f909a30-3c7d-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h1736_w1916.png)
Israel-Gaza War
As negotiations over a hostage deal continue, Ynet national security analyst Ron Ben Yishai says this asset is the most important lifeline for Hamas and Sinwar.
![Yahya Sinwar during a meeting with members of the the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement, in Gaza City](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/03/9451ded0-3913-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h257_w400.jpg)
Sinwar, Hamas, Israel-Gaza War
Hamas officials claim that only 2 or 3 people know Sinwar’s whereabouts and that he won’t consider exile
Gaza, Hamas Leader
Exclusive details into how Yahya Sinwar, who led Hamas on October 7, has survived the Gaza war by hiding 'Like a cornered rat,' the New York Post reveals.
![Gazans criticizing Hamas.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/13/027e8020-2997-11ef-a53f-1909d648c45b__h372_w390.png)
Israel-Gaza War
The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic posted a video on X showing Gazans who believe Hamas has brought ruin to the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Gaza War
Messages sent by Sinwar to Arab leaders reveal his intent to continue the war with the aim of isolating Israel. However, his stance is running into opposition from the political leadership.