Death of Sinwar: Start of Peace or new conflicts in the Gaza Strip?

Death of Sinwar: Start of Peace or new conflicts in the Gaza Strip?

The death of Jahja Sinwar, the notorious Hamas boss, is a drastic event that causes a stir both regionally and internationally. Sinwar, known for his brutal approaches and responsibility for numerous dead, has played a crucial role in the current Gaza conflict.

Sinwar's death did not come through a targeted Israeli attack, but during a raid. Despite the severity of his actions - he was known as the "butcher of Chan Junis" because of his cruel methods - his death caused a complex mixture of reactions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees him the potential start of the end of the Gaza War. This could also be interpreted as an attempt to strengthen your own political position after his previous way of life, which the Hamas massacre favored of October 7, is criticized.

The effects on Hamas

The loss of a central leader could have far -reaching consequences for Hamas. Although the organization could possibly lose to central managers, the question remains what this upheaval means directly for the Mossad. Every loss among Hamas fighters also has family and social consequences in the Gaza Strip, where Hamas is decisively integrated into social structures. This interweaving of social help and military activities has greatly undermined civil society in the Gaza Strip.

in an environment in which Hamas plays a dominant role in social and political terms, the question arises as to how Israel will deal with the consequences in the long term. Military missions will probably continue to be necessary to combat any remains of Hamas. However, it remains unclear who will take on these tasks afterwards, especially since a robust international force is hardly available at this point.

In the coming months, a small war could develop that supports political actors like Netanyahu instead of bringing a real peace. This shows the tornness of the Situation, where there is little interest in a permanent solution both on the side of Israel and the militant organizations. How the dynamics between Israel and the Palestinians will now develop remains to be seen.