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Yahya Sinwar, the former head of Hamas’ political bureau, was killed by the Israeli Defense Forces on October 17, 2024, in Rafah, Gaza, after a year-long hunt.
WATCH: Newly released footage shows deceased Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar moments before his elimination
Yahya Sinwar moments before his elimination by IDF forces. (X Screenshot)
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