How Israel Trapped Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

In early 2023, Israel’s special forces, known as the 98th commando division, discovered a hidden compound in the tunnels beneath southern Gaza. This place had a kitchen, sleeping areas, and even a bathroom decorated with a picture of a beach sunset. But whoever had been living there had just escaped.

For nine long months, Israel was on the lookout for Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the mastermind behind the deadly attacks on October 7, 2022. Despite their advanced technology and intelligence, Sinwar remained elusive, like a ghost in the dark tunnels of Gaza. An Israeli general, Dan Goldfus, confidently stated, “It doesn’t matter how many tunnels there are; we will find him.”

Before the October attacks, Israel had considered eliminating Sinwar, viewing him as a significant national threat. However, the plans often fell apart due to disagreements among Israeli officials. However, after the horrific attacks that resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping o...

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