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ISRAEL LAUNCHES DEADLY STRIKE ON GAZA HOSPITAL, TARGETS HAMAS LEADER MOHAMMAD SINWAR
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Israel has launched a strike on the European hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, targeting Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar, according to a senior Israeli official and two sources familiar with the matter. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted “Hamas terrorists in a command and control center” in underground infrastructure beneath the hospital. The strike comes amid ongoing negotiations between Hamas and the United States, with Hamas releasing Israeli American Edan Alexander in a goodwill gesture. The deal was reportedly made without Israeli involvement, with Hamas communicating directly with the Trump administration. Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said Sinwar’s removal could pave the way for a potential agreement. “There is little chance the war can end before he dies,” Shapiro told CNN. “His removal could open the door for the release of all hostages and beginning to move toward a post-war future for Gaza without Hamas.” The hospital strike has caused significant damage, with multiple airstrikes hitting the yard and some people buried under the rubble. Dr. Saleh Al Hams, the head of nursing, described the situation as “a catastrophe.” Medical teams are working to move patients to safe units inside the hospital. Mohammad Sinwar became Hamas’ de facto leader after his brother Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military last October. Israeli officials consider him just as hardline as his brother but more experienced militarily. He is believed to be one of the main planners of the October 7 terror attack on Israel and commanded the Khan Younis Brigade until 2016. The IDF has not confirmed whether Mohammad Sinwar was killed in the strike. The incident may impact negotiations set to take place in Qatar, where President Donald Trump and his envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Hamas representatives. Witkoff had promised the families of hostages that he “will be relentless on that pursuit.”