Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the recent killing of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, as a pivotal turning point in the ongoing Gaza conflict. In a statement released late Thursday, Netanyahu referred to Sinwar’s death as the “beginning of the end” of the Gaza war. The announcement came after the Israeli military claimed responsibility for the operation that led to Sinwar’s death in southern Gaza. However, Hamas has yet to confirm the death of its leader.
This incident comes amid a prolonged conflict in the Gaza Strip that has been ongoing for over a year, sparked by a deadly attack on Israel on October 7 last year. Following that attack, Israel launched intense military operations targeting Hamas strongholds in Gaza. According to the health ministry in Gaza, the conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 42,000 Palestinians due to Israeli airstrikes.
Netanyahu emphasized that while the death of Sinwar marks a significant event, it does not signify the immediate end of hostilities. Instead, he portrayed it as a major blow to Hamas, which has faced increasing pressure from Israeli military operations.
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East remains highly volatile, with this event adding further tension between Israel and Palestinian territories. The international community is closely monitoring the developments as the conflict persists, raising concerns about stability in the region.
Source: Prothom Alo
