Israeli security officials suspect that Yahya Sinwar and his brother Mohammed may have escaped to Egypt from Gaza through the tunnels in Rafah, possibly with hostages. Reports indicate Sinwar lost communication with Hamas units, leading to speculation about his isolation and hiding. While there is no concrete evidence of his escape to Egypt, there is a strong possibility he is in Rafah, according to an Israeli intelligence source.
Saudi newspaper Elaph reported that Israeli authorities have information suggesting that Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar recently fled to Egypt through the tunnels in Rafah, and that there are fears he took Israeli hostages with him. (from Haaretz)
What's interesting also is how over the last two weeks we have heard...that Sinwar had - Lost the ability to communicate with Hamas units - That Hamas leadership is frustrated with Sinwar - That Sinwar is isolated and hiding - That he fled https://t.co/eoTD0Fykyu
Reports appeared in the Saudi media that Sinwar had escaped to Egypt. There is no real evidence of that. An Israeli intelligence source I talked to believes that while that is possible, it is unlikely. However, there is a strong likelihood, the source said, that he is in Rafah.
REPORT: Israel fears Hamas chief Sinwar escaped to Egypt. Arabic report suggests Sinwar took hostages when fleeing the Gaza Strip for Egypt via the tunnel. If true, this would be an absolute nightmare for the Israeli hostage crisis. #bringthemhome https://t.co/bEuPCdXczh
🔴As per a report from the Saudi newspaper Elaph, Israeli security officials believe that Yahya Sinwar and his brother Mohammed may have crossed from Rafah into Egypt, potentially with hostages
ICYMI: Hamas’ armed wing says that #Israelis taken hostage by the militants on Oct. 7 have suffered many losses and that those that were alive are living in extremely difficult conditions. https://t.co/e75n1rVnYP