What has Happened: Earlier today, it was reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an operation in Gaza. Sinwar has been the leader of Hamas operations in Gaza since 2017, and he is believed to be the key architect of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Sinwar, who has not been seen publicly for over a year, has also been the political leader of Hamas after Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran in July. With negotiations for a hostage release and a Gaza ceasefire deal effectively on hold for almost a month (following ... Academy SITREP – Israel Kills Sinwar in Gaza