Israel confirms Mohammed Sinwar died in May strike

The Israeli military announced Saturday night that it had killed Mohammed Sinwar, one of Hamas’ top military commanders in the Gaza Strip, during airstrikes in May that targeted the vicinity of a hospital in southern Gaza.

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Hamas did not immediately respond to the claim of Sinwar’s death. During the war, the Palestinian armed group has largely not confirmed the killing of its commanders in the moment, only announcing their demise weeks or even months later, if at all.

Sinwar’s death would be a blow to Hamas. The brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader killed by Israel last year, he was one of the most powerful Hamas leaders in Gaza still alive after nearly 20 months of war with Israel.