<p>As the war in West Asia entered its second week, Israel said that it would take down Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who is on the radar of defence forces in the wake of the October 7 onslaught, a move reportedly being taken by the Palestinian militant group on his directions. They have launched an intense operation to locate Yahya in Gaza.</p>

<p>Sinwar, who played a key role in orchestrating one of the most devastating attacks in Israeli history and is currently in the crosshairs of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), has also been likened to Osama bin Laden, representing an important target for Israeli authorities.</p>

<p>“When they chose to go full front against Israel, they signed their own death warrants," IDF Lt. Col. Peter Lerner reportedly said.</p>

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<p>Yahya Sinwar, a US-designated terrorist, is the current head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>Despite facing multiple arrests by Israel and spending 24 years in Israeli prisons, he remains a significant figure in the Hamas hierarchy.</p>

<p>Sinwar got out in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.</p>

<p>He is held accountable for the October 7 attack, a tragic event responsible for the loss of thousands of Israeli lives. This assault by Hamas is one of the most significant breaches in Israel's defences since the Yom Kippur War in 1973.</p>

<h2><strong>'The face of evil'</strong></h2>

<p>Described by IDF Lt. Col. Richard Hecht as "the face of evil" and likened to Bin Laden, Sinwar's notoriety stemmed&nbsp;from his ruthless actions, particularly against Palestinians he perceived as collaborators.&nbsp;“He is the mastermind behind this like Bin Laden was," Hecht said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This reputation earned him the moniker "The butcher of Khan Younis." Israel's military has made it unequivocally clear that they will not rest until Sinwar is located and neutralised. Lt. Col. Hecht reiterated, "That man and his whole team are in our sights. We will get to that man."</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas leadership under scrutiny</strong></h2>

<p>Alongside Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political wing, operates from a base in Qatar, where he leads a lavish lifestyle.</p>

<p>Information regarding last weekend's operation was known to only a select few Hamas leaders, a strategic move to maintain the element of surprise.</p>

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<p>What brought Haniyeh to the spotlight yet again was a viral video that started circulating on social media where the Hamas leader was seen watching the assault on Israel from his comfortable office, reportedly in Doha.</p>

<p>Some reports said that Haniyeh's move to lay this big an assault on Israel, widely recognised for having a robust and highly effective defence system, could be because of his ties with Iran and Qatar.&nbsp;</p>

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As the war in West Asia entered its second week, Israel said that it would take down Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who is on the radar of defence forces in the wake of the October 7 onslaught, a move reportedly being taken by the Palestinian militant group on his directions.

As the war in West Asia entered its second week, Israel said that it would take down Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who is on the radar of defence forces in the wake of the October 7 onslaught, a move reportedly being taken by the Palestinian militant group on his directions. They have launched an intense operation to locate Yahya in Gaza. Sinwar, who played a key role in orchestrating one of the most devastating attacks in Israeli history and is currently in the crosshairs of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), has also been likened to Osama bin Laden, representing an important target for Israeli authorities. “When they chose to go full front against Israel, they signed their own death warrants," IDF Lt. Col. Peter Lerner reportedly said. Also Read | Israeli canine unit 'Oketz' saves 200 lives during Hamas attack Yahya Sinwar, a US-designated terrorist, is the current head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Despite facing multiple arrests by Israel and spending 24 years in Israeli prisons, he remains a significant figure in the Hamas hierarchy. Sinwar got out in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. He is held accountable for the October 7 attack, a tragic event responsible for the loss of thousands of Israeli lives. This assault by Hamas is one of the most significant breaches in Israel's defences since the Yom Kippur War in 1973. 'The face of evil' Described by IDF Lt. Col. Richard Hecht as "the face of evil" and likened to Bin Laden, Sinwar's notoriety stemmed from his ruthless actions, particularly against Palestinians he perceived as collaborators. “He is the mastermind behind this like Bin Laden was," Hecht said. Also Read | 'Butchered, limbs mutilated, raped': Israeli forensic teams describe Hamas atrocities This reputation earned him the moniker "The butcher of Khan Younis." Israel's military has made it unequivocally clear that they will not rest until Sinwar is located and neutralised. Lt. Col. Hecht reiterated, "That man and his whole team are in our sights. We will get to that man." Hamas leadership under scrutiny Alongside Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political wing, operates from a base in Qatar, where he leads a lavish lifestyle. Information regarding last weekend's operation was known to only a select few Hamas leaders, a strategic move to maintain the element of surprise. Watch | Israel-Palestine war:Israel prepares ground assault on Gaza as Palestinians flee × What brought Haniyeh to the spotlight yet again was a viral video that started circulating on social media where the Hamas leader was seen watching the assault on Israel from his comfortable office, reportedly in Doha. Some reports said that Haniyeh's move to lay this big an assault on Israel, widely recognised for having a robust and highly effective defence system, could be because of his ties with Iran and Qatar. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>An old scam is marking returns in the form of cryptocurrency investments, with the potential of wiping out millions of dollars.</p>

<p>Named “pig butchering”, scammers, under this, pose as long-lost school friends or potential lovers and con their victims by building up trust, manipulating them into depositing their crypto assets into fake trading platforms controlled by the perpetrators.</p>

<p>These bogus platforms are designed to look authentic and make the victims believe that their investments are making fantastic returns, until the scammer swindles all their money and disappears.</p>

<p>The practice has so far been reported in countries like Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, and most recently in US, where officials at both the federal and local levels have made little headway in recovering stolen funds or catching the perpetrators.</p>

<p>According to an FBI report, the name refers to how scammers “feed their victims with promises of romance and riches before cutting them off and taking all their money.”</p>

<p>An August report by Coinbase, a cryptocurrency trading company, stated that scammers slowly work to convince their targets to move their cryptocurrency away from legitimate exchanges and onto fraudulent websites by asking for a large sum of money up front.</p>

<p>In order to convince them to invest even larger sums of money, these tricksters even give their targets a small amount of money, Coinbase finds.</p>

<p>The scammers also devise various ways to appeal to their target’s emotions, such as asking questions like, “Don’t you want to have enough money for your kids?” Jan Santiago, deputy director of Global Anti-Scam Org, told CNBC Make It.</p>

<p>But when their targets attempt to withdraw their funds, they are told to pay a fee before claiming their money. But more often, the scammers disappear with the stolen funds, which are nearly impossible to get returned.</p>

<p>The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center report states that $429 million was lost to these types of scams in 2021.</p>

<p>But experts believe that one can save themselves from being tricked into investing in fake trading platforms.</p>

<p>“For starters, don’t take investment advice from people you meet on Tinder,” Joshua Crumbaugh, CEO of Phishfirewall and former ethical hacker, told CNBC.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“If the fund/currency/etc. came to you through any form of social media or unsolicited communication, be highly skeptical,” he adds.</p>

<p>He also states that investors should be cautious of higher-than-average returns on investment, “especially if they are able to show you quick returns and you find yourself wanting to invest more money immediately after the initial investment.”</p>

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An old scam is marking returns in the form of cryptocurrency investments, with the potential of wiping out millions of dollars. Named “pig butchering”, scammers, under this, pose as long-lost school friends or potential lovers and con their victims by building up trust, manipulating them into depositing their crypto assets into fake trading platforms controlled by the perpetrators.

An old scam is marking returns in the form of cryptocurrency investments, with the potential of wiping out millions of dollars. Named “pig butchering”, scammers, under this, pose as long-lost school friends or potential lovers and con their victims by building up trust, manipulating them into depositing their crypto assets into fake trading platforms controlled by the perpetrators. These bogus platforms are designed to look authentic and make the victims believe that their investments are making fantastic returns, until the scammer swindles all their money and disappears. The practice has so far been reported in countries like Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, and most recently in US, where officials at both the federal and local levels have made little headway in recovering stolen funds or catching the perpetrators. According to an FBI report, the name refers to how scammers “feed their victims with promises of romance and riches before cutting them off and taking all their money.” An August report by Coinbase, a cryptocurrency trading company, stated that scammers slowly work to convince their targets to move their cryptocurrency away from legitimate exchanges and onto fraudulent websites by asking for a large sum of money up front. In order to convince them to invest even larger sums of money, these tricksters even give their targets a small amount of money, Coinbase finds. The scammers also devise various ways to appeal to their target’s emotions, such as asking questions like, “Don’t you want to have enough money for your kids?” Jan Santiago, deputy director of Global Anti-Scam Org, told CNBC Make It. But when their targets attempt to withdraw their funds, they are told to pay a fee before claiming their money. But more often, the scammers disappear with the stolen funds, which are nearly impossible to get returned. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center report states that $429 million was lost to these types of scams in 2021. But experts believe that one can save themselves from being tricked into investing in fake trading platforms. “For starters, don’t take investment advice from people you meet on Tinder,” Joshua Crumbaugh, CEO of Phishfirewall and former ethical hacker, told CNBC. “If the fund/currency/etc. came to you through any form of social media or unsolicited communication, be highly skeptical,” he adds. He also states that investors should be cautious of higher-than-average returns on investment, “especially if they are able to show you quick returns and you find yourself wanting to invest more money immediately after the initial investment.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and restraint in both, words and action, in handling Ukraine conflict. His comments have come just a day after US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'butcher'. Biden also said that Putin should not remain in power.</p>

<p>"I wouldn't use this type of wording because I continue to hold discussions with President Putin," Macron said on France 3 TV channel.</p>

<p>Biden was in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday when the strong words were uttered by him. Biden's words that Putin "cannot remain in power" prompted a quick clarification from the American camp.</p>

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<p>A White House official later said Biden's remarks did not represent a shift in Washington's policy and were meant to prepare the world's democracies for an extended conflict, not back regime change in Russia.</p>

<p>"We want to stop the war that Russia has launched in Ukraine without escalation -- that's the objective," Macron said on France 3 TV, noting the objective was to obtain a cease fire and the withdrawal of troops through diplomatic means.</p>

<p>"If this is what we want to do, we should not escalate things -- neither with words nor actions," he said.</p>

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<p>The French president on Friday had said he was seeking to hold more talks with President Putin in the coming days regarding the situation in Ukraine as well as an initiative to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol.</p>

<p>President Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on what he calls a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine. Ukraine and the West say Putin launched an unprovoked war of aggression.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leading-energy-analyst-says-russian-gas-sales-to-china-will-not-make-up-for-loss-of-european-markets-465956">Leading energy analyst says Russian gas sales to China 'will not make up for loss of European markets'</a></strong></p>

<p>Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said she backed Macron's approach.</p>

<p>"Obviously, those are words that add oil to the fire," she said, when asked about Biden's comment.</p>

<p>"The fact that the president of the Republic is not entering into this escalation is a good thing," she said, speaking on France 3 in a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast on Sunday.</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and restraint in both, words and action, in handling Ukraine conflict. His comments have come just a day after US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'butcher'.

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and restraint in both, words and action, in handling Ukraine conflict. His comments have come just a day after US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'butcher'. Biden also said that Putin should not remain in power. "I wouldn't use this type of wording because I continue to hold discussions with President Putin," Macron said on France 3 TV channel. Biden was in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday when the strong words were uttered by him. Biden's words that Putin "cannot remain in power" prompted a quick clarification from the American camp. × A White House official later said Biden's remarks did not represent a shift in Washington's policy and were meant to prepare the world's democracies for an extended conflict, not back regime change in Russia. "We want to stop the war that Russia has launched in Ukraine without escalation -- that's the objective," Macron said on France 3 TV, noting the objective was to obtain a cease fire and the withdrawal of troops through diplomatic means. "If this is what we want to do, we should not escalate things -- neither with words nor actions," he said. Also Read: If I was the US President, I’d threaten to drop a nuclear bomb on Russia: Trump The French president on Friday had said he was seeking to hold more talks with President Putin in the coming days regarding the situation in Ukraine as well as an initiative to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol. President Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on what he calls a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine. Ukraine and the West say Putin launched an unprovoked war of aggression. Also Read: Leading energy analyst says Russian gas sales to China 'will not make up for loss of European markets' Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said she backed Macron's approach. "Obviously, those are words that add oil to the fire," she said, when asked about Biden's comment. "The fact that the president of the Republic is not entering into this escalation is a good thing," she said, speaking on France 3 in a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

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