Yahya Sinwar

Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified

In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.

Doctor Chen Kugel, head of Israel National Center of Forensic Medicine and his colleague, pass through a police cordon as they enter China's ambassador to Israel, Du Wei's house in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv, Israel May 17, 2020.
Hamas terrorists inside Gaza tunnels, with humanitarian aid visible in the background, while mishandling weapons.

IDF reveals Hamas ties to Iran, UNRWA, Al Jazeera, stolen aid in collection of documents

THEN-ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to the UN Gilad Erdan holds up a picture of Yahya Sinwar at the UN General Assembly last year. The writer wonders: If Sinwar came back to life, would he believe that he lost the war, or that Hamas won?

Even with Gaza ceasefire in place, Hamas may still be winning the war - opinion

Vigil for slain Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar that was held in The Bronx.

Far-Left group hosts vigil for killed Hamas leader, October 7 architect Yahya Sinwar in NYC


Greek police ban vigil of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Athens

The event was to be organised by the “Gather for Gaza” and “Stand with Palestine” collectives, with the participation of members of the “People’s Front of Turkey."

 A pro-Palestinian protester holds up a portrait of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar outside of a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City, U.S., August 14, 2024.

On This Day: IDF soldier fatally shoots Hamas arch-terrorist, Oct. 7 mastermind, Yahya Sinwar

Sources close to the matter told The Jerusalem Post at the time that the operation was not intended to kill Sinwar, implying that soldiers found him through coincidence.

 A person holds a cut-out depicting late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to condemn the U.S. strikes in Yemen, in Sanaa, Yemen April 11, 2025.

Target civilians, record carnage: What Yahya Sinwar wrote in his 2022 October 7 memo - NYT

The memo was found on a computer unconnected to any network in an underground complex used by Muhammed Sinwar while he was in hiding.

 Sinwar escaping in civilian attire

October 7 commemoration, Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Egypt - October 8, 2025

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Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President Doanld Trump Jared Kushner (L) and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff chat on the tarmac on before First lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13, 2025 in Teterboro, New Jersey.

Hamas demanding Israel turn over bodies of Yahya, Mohammed Sinwar - WSJ

Yahya Sinwar was killed by the IDF in Tel Sultan in Rafah in October of last year. Mohammed Sinwar was killed less than a year later.

Illustrative image of former Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar.

Hamas, PIJ flags waved at NYC October 7 massacre anniversary march

At a Manhattan march marking Hamas’s October 7 massacre, protesters waved Hamas and PIJ flags and praised Yahya Sinwar as a “martyr.”

The yellow and black flag of Palestinian Islamic Jihad seen during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City, October 7, 2025.

'Releasing repeat offenders only ensures more bloodshed,' nephew of murdered soldier tells 'Post'

Jonathan Karten speaks to The Jerusalem Post about his family's petition against the release of Jamal al-Hur, the terrorist who murdered his uncle, warning it would “create another Sinwar.”

IDF St.-Sgt. Sharon Edri.

Sinwar cast October 7 as part of a divine plan, senior official says in DC conf.

Sinwar tied Oct. 7 to a prophetic “desert generation” vision, aiming for 2028, but his faith-driven plan miscalculated Israel, Hezbollah, and US reactions, MEAD heard.

 Illustrative image of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in front of an image depicting smoke rising after Israeli strikes in Khan Younis, Gaza.

Izz al-Din al-Haddad: The next Hamas leader at the top of Israel's assassination list

According to the IDF and Shin Bet, Izz al-Din al-Haddad is already listed as a target by Israel, alongside several senior Hamas officials located abroad.

 Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the commander of the northern Gaza brigade, and alleged replacement for Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar.

Sinwar's book 'How to defeat Israel' sold in Russian bookstores – report

In the book's description, Sinwar is described as "one of the most outstanding Arab military commanders of the new century.

A mock-up of Yahya Sinwar's book How to defeat Israel.

An impossible dilemma: Will Israel take a partial deal or fight Hamas to the end? - analysis

With Hamas recently accepting an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire-hostage deal, the ball is back in Israel's court. How will Netanyahu choose to proceed?

An Israeli soldier stands inside a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, June 8, 2025.