On Tuesday evening, Israeli forces conducted a precision strike on a hospital in southern Gaza, targeting Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar, according to senior Israeli officials and multiple sources. Sinwar, who assumed leadership of Hamas’s military wing after the killing of his brother Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces last October, was reportedly at an underground command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis when the strike occurred.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Hamas continues to use hospitals in Gaza as bases for terrorist activities, exploiting civilians as human shields. The IDF emphasized that steps were taken to minimize civilian casualties, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
This operation is part of ongoing Israeli efforts to dismantle Hamas’s leadership and operational capabilities amid the ongoing conflict. The strike follows months after the killing of Yahya Sinwar and aims to weaken Hamas’s command structure.
The situation remains fluid, with reports of casualties and injuries from the strike. Israeli authorities reaffirm their commitment to targeting terror operatives while attempting to limit harm to civilians.
This development marks a significant escalation in the conflict, underscoring the high stakes and intensity of military operations in Gaza.