Netanyahu announces death for Hamas boss Al-Sinwar in the Gaza Strip

Netanyahu announces death for Hamas boss Al-Sinwar in the Gaza Strip

Vienna, Österreich - On May 28, 2025, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in the Israeli parliament that Mohammed al-Sinwar, the head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, was killed. This message comes in the middle of an escalating military offensive that Israel leads against Hamas to finally destroy and free the group. The action is called a “dramatic turn towards a complete defeat of the Hamas”, while Netanyahu addressed the control of Israel about the food distribution in the Gaza Strip. Critics, including the United Nations, warn of the potential consequences of this control, which could possibly lead to the expulsion of Palestinians.

At the beginning of May 2025, Mohammed Al-Sinwar was the goal of an attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu had already indicated before the official confirmation that it was likely that Al-Sinwar was dead. His older brother, Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed in October 2023, was largely associated with the devastating attack by Hamas in Israel, in which more than 1,000 Israelis were killed or kidnapped. This attack is considered a trigger for the ongoing conflict.

illustration of the loss and humanitarian crisis

The ceasefire that has passed in the past was ended by the Israeli military, and the offensive against Hamas in the region has again gained intensity. In the past few months, conflicts between Israel and militant groups, including the Hisbollah, have further fueled the situation.

regional developments and international reactions

The situation in the Middle East is characterized by persistent conflicts that have an impact beyond the borders. An example of this are the attacks of Israel on the goals of the Hisbollah in Lebanon, which took place on October 31, 2024, where Israel attacked around 150 destinations and the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported over two dozen fatalities. In this context, the US government calls for an armistice, especially in the run-up to the presidential elections in the USA to prevent further escalations.

The international community observes developments with concern, while the humanitarian situation is further deteriorated in both the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The UN reported inadequate humanitarian aid, since only a limited number of trucks come into the Gaza Strip to relieve the emergency of the Palestinians.