Yahya Sinwar
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yahya Sinwar, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel Eliminates Hamas Military Chief Muhammad Deif After Decades-Long Pursuit
Muhammad Deif, Hamas's elusive military chief, was killed by the Israeli Air Force near Khan Younis on July 13, 2024, after decades of evading capture. Deif was a key figure in Ha…
Israeli PM Advisor Warns of Strategic Deception Against Israel Involving Arab States
Jonathan Orich, advisor to Israeli PM Netanyahu, warned that a reported peace agreement tactic against Israel involves a well-armed Arab state, not Egypt, raising fears of a strat…
Israel Faces Security Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel faces a transformed security landscape after the October 7 massacre and prolonged warfare. Despite military successes against Hamas and Hezboll…
Intelligence Reveals Arab State's Deceptive Peace Offer to Israel Amid Regional Military Preparations
Israeli intelligence revealed that an Arab state proposed a deceptive peace deal with Israel to lull it while preparing for war, echoing a 2018 Hamas tactic. This intelligence, kn…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Denounces Regional Agreements as Deceptive Pretexts to Weaken Israel
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned regional security agreements as deceptive tactics to weaken Israel, citing a Kan News report that revealed some count…
Regional Plot to Lower Israeli Alertness Mirrors Tactics Before October 7 Attack
After weeks of censorship, Israeli media revealed a regional plan to reduce Israel's military alertness through diplomatic flexibility, mirroring Hamas's tactics before the Octobe…
Regional State Advises Another to Sign Temporary Deal with Israel as War Preparation
A Middle Eastern country advised another Muslim state to sign agreements with Israel temporarily to prepare for future conflict, raising Israeli concerns about deceptive peace eff…
Israel Holds Senior Hamas Operative for Two Years, Plans Trial
Israel has held senior Hamas operative Basel Salahia for two years and plans to try him for his role in a deadly 2011 attack. He was captured during the recent Iron Swords conflic…
Three Brothers Establish Mental Health Center Supporting Soldiers and Civilians After October 7 Conflict
Three Shreibman brothers founded the Tzipor Nefesh mental health center in Kfar Saba after their half-brother, a military commander, was killed in Gaza. The center offers integrat…
Israeli Special Unit NILI Intensifies Hunt for Hamas Terrorists Behind October 7 Attack
Israel’s special joint unit NILI relentlessly targets Hamas operatives involved in the October 7 massacre, eliminating key commanders and expanding its reach to all participants…
Emmanuel Moreno's Unexecuted Rescue Plan Could Have Changed Israeli History
Twenty years after Emmanuel Moreno's death, it was revealed he proposed a detailed rescue plan for kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, which was rejected by Israeli leadership over ca…
Netanyahu Warned Himself of Hamas Threat Before October 7 Attack Amid Saudi Normalization Talks
Days before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of potential sabotage to Israel-Saudi normalization by Hamas but still approved benefits to Hamas. De…
Dan Illouz Criticizes Netanyahu and Likud After Joining Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz left Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, sharply criticizing Netanyahu and Likud for abandoning right-wing values and failing to lead. He praised Avigdor Lieberman and call…
Hamas Plans to Shift Cyber and Planning Operations to Turkey Amid Qatar Tensions
Hamas is moving its secret planning and cyber operations to Turkey due to tensions with Qatar, which still hosts its public leadership. The shift follows Qatar's restrictions on H…
Hamas Plans to Shift Covert Operations to Turkey Amid Qatar Restrictions
Hamas is relocating its covert operations from Qatar to Turkey following Qatar's restrictions on its leadership due to dissatisfaction with Hamas's new political chief, Khalil al-…
Gaza Peace Council Proposes Payment for Hamas Fighters Who Surrender Weapons Amid Qatar-Hamas Tensions
The Gaza Peace Council proposes paying Hamas militants who surrender weapons and renounce violence, while Qatar punishes Hamas for appointing an Iranian-aligned leader over a Qata…
Analysis Reveals New York Times Underreports Hamas Fighter Casualties in Gaza War Coverage
The IDF confirmed killing a Hamas terrorist linked to recent attacks amid criticism of the New York Times for biased Gaza war casualty reporting. Analysis shows the Times underrep…
Singapore Investigates Massive Attack for Raising Palestinian Flag During Concert
Singapore is investigating British band Massive Attack after they raised a Palestinian flag during a concert, possibly violating local laws against public displays of foreign symb…
Widespread Anger in Gaza as Hamas Considers Disarmament Amid Ongoing Conflict
Gaza residents express anger and skepticism over Hamas's reported readiness to disarm amid ongoing Israeli military operations, questioning the war's purpose and fearing continued…
Former Israeli Military Lawyer Exposes Palestinian Authority Payments Supporting Released Terrorists
Retired Israeli Lt. Col. Morris Hirsch revealed that the Palestinian Authority financially supports released terrorists, including senior Hamas members involved in the October 7 m…
Hamas Nears Agreement to Gradually Disarm and Cede Gaza Control to International Force
Hamas is nearing an agreement to gradually disarm and transfer Gaza control to an international force, with Arab states funding official retirements. Israel approved an internatio…
Palestinian Boy from Khan Younis Endures Torture to Convert to Judaism in Israel
Dor Shachar, born Ayman Abu Tsubukh in Gaza, endured childhood trauma and torture before fleeing to Israel and converting to Judaism. After imprisonment and rejection by his famil…
Antisemitic Attack in Berlin Targets Jewish Community Member with Nazi Salute and Death Threats
A Jewish community leader in Berlin was threatened with murder and subjected to antisemitic abuse, including a Nazi salute, while walking to synagogue. The main suspect was arrest…
German Magazine Praises New Hamas Leader Khalil al-Hayya, Sparking Israeli Criticism
Hamas named Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, and the German magazine Der Spiegel praised him, sparking strong criticism from Israel. Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor condemned the…
Hamas Military Intelligence Chief Muhammad Odeh Killed in Israeli Strike After Leading October 7 Attack Planning
Muhammad Odeh, Hamas' top military intelligence leader and key planner of the October 7 attacks, was killed in an Israeli strike after months of surveillance. Odeh's death signifi…
Iran Unveils Giant Banner in Tehran Supporting Hamas Leader Khalil al-Hayya
Iran has installed a large propaganda banner in Tehran's Palestine Square celebrating Khalil al-Hayya's election as Hamas political chief, signaling Tehran's continued support for…
Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Leader, Vows to Continue Previous Path
Khalil al-Hayya was appointed Hamas's new leader in October 2024 after Yahya Sinwar's assassination. In his first speech, al-Hayya pledged to continue Hamas's established path tow…
Hamas Elects Khalil al-Hayya as New Political Bureau Chief, Strengthening Ties with Iran
Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new political bureau chief on July 20, 2026, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Al-Hayya, a Gaza-born veteran leader close to Iran, won narrowly over Kh…
Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Leader, Signaling Hardline Shift and Stronger Iran Ties
Hamas has named Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, marking a shift toward a more militant, Iran-aligned stance. Al-Hayya, a veteran Hamas figure, is expected to strengthen ties wi…
IDF Kills Senior Hamas Commander Behind October 7 Gaza Raid
The IDF and Shin Bet killed Adham Nesman, a senior Hamas commander responsible for the October 7 Gaza raid and holding Israeli hostages. Emily Damari, one of the hostages, confirm…
Emily Demari Reacts to Killing of Hamas Commander Who Held Her Hostage
Emily Demari responded to the killing of Hamas commander Adham Nesman, who held her hostage during the October 7 attack. Nesman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza and was…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Israeli Government After Hamas Names New Political Leader
Avigdor Lieberman criticized the Israeli government for Hamas's growing strength after Khalil al-Hayya's appointment as Hamas's political leader, blaming the government for missed…
Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Head of Political Bureau After Sinwar's Killing
Hamas appointed Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau on July 20, 2026, succeeding Yahya Sinwar after his 2024 assassination. Al-Hayya, a hardline leader close to Iran…
Netanyahu Seen as Leading Candidate Despite Responsibility for October 7 Failure
Benjamin Netanyahu is held responsible for the October 7 security failure but is seen as the leading candidate due to his strategic shift since then. Many challengers were part of…
Netanyahu Unveils Election Campaign Focusing on Security Achievements and Judicial Reform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is shaping his election campaign around Israel's security achievements since October 7 and a renewed focus on judicial reform. He aims to present…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Lifetime Security Detail for Netanyahu and Family
The Israeli Cabinet has approved lifetime security protection for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and enhanced security for his family following increased threats linked to rece…
Hostile Voices Across Borders Reveal Persistent Threats to Israel After October 7 Attacks
Conversations with young men from Syria, Jordan, and Palestinian areas reveal ongoing calls for violence against Israel, showing that the October 7 attacks reflect a broader, pers…
Hamas Leader Sinwar's Handwritten Document Reveals Detailed Planning of October 7 Massacre
A handwritten Hamas document by leader Yahya Sinwar from August 2022 reveals the detailed, year-long planning of the October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel, including military tactics…
Hamas Leader Sinwar's Handwritten Plan Reveals Detailed October 7 Attack Strategy
A handwritten plan by former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, uncovered nearly three years after the October 7 attack, details a large-scale operation involving around 10,000 militants…
Former Shin Bet Chief Calls for Broad Inquiry into Hamas Growth Since 1980s
Former Shin Bet official Micha Kobi calls for a comprehensive investigation into intelligence and operational failures since the 1980s that enabled Hamas's rise, criticizing leade…
Shin Bet Chief Faces Media Backlash for Investigating Leak of Major Military Operation
Shin Bet chief David Zini sought to investigate a leak to Channel 12 about the timing of the "Roaring Lion" military operation, sparking media criticism accusing him of threatenin…
Israeli Prison Service Report Warns of Marwan Barghouti's Continued Violent Influence
An Israeli Prison Service report exposes Marwan Barghouti's ongoing promotion of violent resistance and political influence from prison, contradicting his moderate international i…
Marwan Barghouti Influences Israeli Arab Voters from Prison Ahead of Elections
Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned for terrorism, continues to influence Palestinian politics and Israeli Arab voters, coordinating with Hamas and Arab Israeli politicians to impact upc…
Netanyahu Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot Over Gaza War Strategy Ahead of Leadership Race
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized former War Cabinet member Gadi Eizenkot for advocating an early ceasefire during the Gaza war, accusing him of limiting Israel…
Hamas Leadership Election Resumes with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal as Main Candidates
Hamas has resumed its leadership election after delays caused by assassinations of military leaders, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal as main candidates. Voting is secretiv…
Mediators Insist on Hamas Disarmament Despite Government Resignation in Gaza
Egypt and other mediators see Hamas's Gaza government resignation as a procedural move but insist on disarmament. Despite Muhammad al-Farra's resignation, real control remains wit…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Reveals Hamas Leader Sinwar Avoided Confronting Him
Naftali Bennett revealed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar avoided confronting him and preferred Netanyahu, while a planned assassination of Sinwar was halted due to political and mi…
Hamas and Hezbollah Planned Passover Attack Exploiting Israeli Government Weakness, Says Ilanit Linor
Ilanit Linor revealed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar identified weaknesses in Israel's Bennett-Lapid government and planned a large-scale attack during Passover, exploiting Israel…
