Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel confirms

Israel's foreign minister says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza.

Sinwar is believed to be a key figure in the planning and execution of the 7 October attacks on Israel last year.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz added, "This is a significant military and moral achievement for Israel and a victory for the entire free world against the axis of evil of radical Islam led by Iran.

"The elimination of Sinwar opens the possibility for the immediate release of the hostages and paves the way for a change that will lead to a new reality in Gaza—without Hamas and without Iranian control."