The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have announced a significant victory in their ongoing conflict with Hamas, stating that the Khan Yunis battalion has been defeated and is no longer operational as a military entity. This development is part of a broader series of defeats for Hamas, with 18 of its 24 battalions reportedly no longer functioning. Amidst these setbacks, there are reports that Hamas is seeking a new leader to replace Yahya Sinwar, who is MIA and possibly disconnected from the organization. The IDF and various sources suggest that Sinwar has either gone into hiding or may have been killed in an Israeli strike, although his exact status remains unclear. Israel's Defense Minister has highlighted a loss of confidence within Hamas towards Sinwar, indicating a significant leadership crisis within the group. Sinwar "disappeared" at an unspecified date, intensifying the mystery around his fate.
'Leaderless' Hamas is scrambling to find a new chief after October 7 orchestrator Yahya Sinwar dropped off the radar, Israel claims https://t.co/BmXNvdU1NX https://t.co/eLltffNckQ
⚡ IDF Claims Hamas Chief Sinwar Has “Disappeared” at Unspecified Date - Walla News The report asserts Sinwar has not been in touch with other Hamas leaders - but it’s unclear whether he has been moved to another area or killed in an Israeli airstrike, Walla noted. https://t.co/enmjbQZlfu
Is Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar dead? Israel minister of defense @yoavgallant said leaders of Hamas in Qatar 🇶🇦 are looking for a replacement for Sinwar... https://t.co/fFVcMQkIsy
#Breaking: According to the IDF, Qhamas chief Sinwar has "disappeared" and is currently not in touch with other terror leaders. It is unclear whether he moved to a more isolated hideout or was killed in an Israeli strike. https://t.co/gO9XY8Fc82
IDF says Hamas chief Sinwar “disappeared” at an unspecified date, currently not in touch with other terror leaders; unclear if he moved to more isolated hideout or died in Israeli strike. via @WallaNews https://t.co/A48puHX4N0
Israel's Defense Minister has claimed Hamas has lost confidence in elusive leader Yahya Sinwar, following a string of defeats for the terror group. https://t.co/paeKtSWt0X
🇮🇱🇵🇸🚨‼️ BREAKING: "The Khan Yunis Brigade has collapsed, Hamas is seeking a replacement for Sinwar." — Israeli defense minister Galant https://t.co/jKs2m4YvIQ
Official: The IDF has heroically defeated Hamas's Khan Yunis battalion. It is no longer a functioning military entity. Next? Rafah! 🇮🇱🙏💪✡️ Yes, Hamas can be defeated. Hamas will be defeated. 18 of its 24 battalions are no more. Sinwar is MIA and has lost contact with… https://t.co/7FeeUHwaZ5
The IDF says Hamas's Khan Yunis battalion has been defeated and is no longer functioning as a military entity. The Hamas terror army is crumbling.