After Iran’s supreme leader threatened Israel and the United States on Saturday with 'a crushing response' for strikes on Iran and its allies amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the US has now issued a stern warning to Iran. Watch this report to know more.

Iran's Khamenei Vows Response To Israel, US After Attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Sunday to take a "firm" stand against Hezbollah's actions and to block any attempts by the group to rearm, according to a statement from his office, while visiting the northern border with Lebanon.

Addressing the soldiers stationed at the border, Netanyahu said, "I want to be clear: with or without an agreement, the key to restoring peace and security in the north, the key to bringing our northern residents back home safely, is first and foremost to push Hezbollah back beyond the Litani River, secondly to target any attempt to rearm, and thirdly to respond firmly to any action taken against us."

In a separate development, on Sunday, protesters in Tehran burned Israeli and US flags outside the former American embassy, commemorating the 1979 hostage crisis, a pivotal event in US-Iran relations. The US military announced on Saturday that American B-52 bombers had arrived in the Middle East as part of a military reinforcement to caution Iran.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-captures-senior-hezbollah-operative-in-north-lebanon-772872">West Asia crisis: Israel captures senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon</a>

Meanwhile, Iran’s president commented on a possible ceasefire between its allies and Israel on Sunday, saying that it "could influence" Tehran’s reaction to recent Israeli attacks on Iranian military positions.

"If they (the Israelis) reconsider their behaviour, accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response," Masoud Pezeshkian stated, as reported by IRNA, Iran's state news agency. He said that Iran "will not leave unanswered any aggression against its sovereignty and security."

Israeli jets conducted strikes on October 26 in retaliation, according to Israel, for a missile barrage from Tehran on October 1. Iran, in turn, said its attack was in response to the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders and a commander from the Revolutionary Guards.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Sunday to take a "firm" stand against Hezbollah's actions and to block any attempts by the group to rearm, according to a statement from his office, while visiting the northern border with Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Sunday to take a "firm" stand against Hezbollah's actions and to block any attempts by the group to rearm, according to a statement from his office, while visiting the northern border with Lebanon. Addressing the soldiers stationed at the border, Netanyahu said, "I want to be clear: with or without an agreement, the key to restoring peace and security in the north, the key to bringing our northern residents back home safely, is first and foremost to push Hezbollah back beyond the Litani River, secondly to target any attempt to rearm, and thirdly to respond firmly to any action taken against us." In a separate development, on Sunday, protesters in Tehran burned Israeli and US flags outside the former American embassy, commemorating the 1979 hostage crisis, a pivotal event in US-Iran relations. The US military announced on Saturday that American B-52 bombers had arrived in the Middle East as part of a military reinforcement to caution Iran. Also read: West Asia crisis: Israel captures senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon Meanwhile, Iran’s president commented on a possible ceasefire between its allies and Israel on Sunday, saying that it "could influence" Tehran’s reaction to recent Israeli attacks on Iranian military positions. "If they (the Israelis) reconsider their behaviour, accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response," Masoud Pezeshkian stated, as reported by IRNA, Iran's state news agency. He said that Iran "will not leave unanswered any aggression against its sovereignty and security." Israeli jets conducted strikes on October 26 in retaliation, according to Israel, for a missile barrage from Tehran on October 1. Iran, in turn, said its attack was in response to the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders and a commander from the Revolutionary Guards. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Netanyahu vows ‘firm’ response to Hezbollah attacks; Iran says won’t leave Israeli aggression ‘unanswered’

Iran has issued a notice to air missions restricting airspace within the Tehran flight information region from 2:30 a.m. local time on November 4th 2024 to 6:30 p.m. local time on November 6th. Watch this to know more.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (October 28) that Iran is working towards building a "stockpile" of nuclear weapons, allegedly aimed at the destruction of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (October 28) that Iran is working towards building a "stockpile" of nuclear weapons, allegedly aimed at the destruction of Israel. This announcement came two days after Israel conducted airstrikes on military sites in Iran. The airstrikes on Saturday were a response to an October 1 attack by Tehran, itself an act of retaliation following the killing of leaders from Iran-backed militant groups and a Revolutionary Guards commander. Netanyahu said, “Iran is striving to develop a stockpile of nuclear bombs to destroy us, equipped with long-range missiles, intercontinental missiles that Iran is trying to develop.” In his speech at the start of the winter session of Israel's parliament, Netanyahu added, “Iran could threaten the entire world at any point.” "Stopping the Iranian nuclear programme is at the forefront of our minds, and for obvious reasons, I cannot share with you all our plans and actions in this regard," he said. Also read: Iraq files UN complaint over Israeli troops using its airspace to attack Iran Defence Minister Yoav Gallant also said that the Israeli airstrikes over the weekend had changed the strategic equation with Iran, Israel’s long-time rival. “The enemy has been weakened -– both in its ability to produce missiles and in its ability to defend itself. This changes the balance of power,” Gallant said in a statement released by the defence ministry on Monday. Hezbollah launches over 100 projectiles into Israel In a separate development, the Israeli military reported that Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon, launched over 100 projectiles into Israel on Monday amid Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon. The military’s statement said, “As of 16:00 (1400 GMT), approximately 115 projectiles fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation crossed from Lebanon into Israel today.” Separately, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing a volley of advanced rockets towards a naval facility near Haifa, a city in northern Israel. According to the group, this attack came in response to Israeli airstrikes in Tyre following an evacuation alert. (With inputs from agencies)

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Sheikh Naim Qassem succeeds Hassan Nasrallah as the new Hezbollah Chief. Naim Qassem has been a senior figure in Iran-backed group for more than 30 years. Nasrallah was killed in Beirut in late September by an Israeli strike. Since then many other senior Hezbollah officials have also been targeted. Hezbollah says Qassem was elected for his ‘adherence to principles and goals of Hezbollah’. Watch to know more!

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Antony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. This is Blinken's 11th visit to the Middle East since the Gaza war began more than a year ago. During his visit, Blinken pressed Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of North Gaza’s siege. The conversation comes amid reports that the IDF is implementing a controversial plan in the North. Watch to know more!

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Israel confirms killing of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor. Hashem Safieddine was killed in a strike 3 weeks ago in Southern Beirut. Safieddine was a relative of killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. No immediate response from Hezbollah over Israel’s claim of killing Safieddine. On Oct. 8, Netanyahu announced Israel eliminated the possible successor of Hezbollah. Watch to know more!

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United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in West Asia on Tuesday to launch another push for an elusive ceasefire, seeking to revive negotiations to end the Gaza war and defuse the spillover conflict in Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

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Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.

The group "takes full and sole responsibility" for targeting Netanyahu's house, Mohammad Afif, head of the Iranian-backed militant group's media office, told a press conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

"If our hands didn't reach you the previous time, then days, nights, and the battlefield are still between us," he said.

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Israel said a drone was launched at Netanyahu's holiday home on Saturday. Netanyahu was not there at the time, but he described it as an assassination attempt by "Iran's proxy Hezbollah" and called it a "grave mistake".

Hezbollah also for the first time, acknowledged that Israel had captured some of its fighters since it launched a ground offensive in south Lebanon and said that Israel was responsible for their wellbeing.

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Hezbollah had not captured any Israeli soldiers but had come close, Afif said. "It won't take long before we have captives from the enemy (Israel)."

He also denied that the group's Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association was involved in financing Hezbollah salaries or weapons and would fulfill its obligations to clients in full even after Israel targeted it with some 30 strikes on Sunday.

Israel and the US say Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which has over 30 outlets across Lebanon, is used by Hezbollah for money laundering and terrorism financing, assertions the group denies.

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Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home. The group "takes full and sole responsibility" for targeting Netanyahu's house, Mohammad Afif, head of the Iranian-backed militant group's media office, told a press conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut. "If our hands didn't reach you the previous time, then days, nights, and the battlefield are still between us," he said. Also read: West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence Israel said a drone was launched at Netanyahu's holiday home on Saturday. Netanyahu was not there at the time, but he described it as an assassination attempt by "Iran's proxy Hezbollah" and called it a "grave mistake". Hezbollah also for the first time, acknowledged that Israel had captured some of its fighters since it launched a ground offensive in south Lebanon and said that Israel was responsible for their wellbeing. Watch | Netanyahu's Home Targeted In Drone Attack × Hezbollah had not captured any Israeli soldiers but had come close, Afif said. "It won't take long before we have captives from the enemy (Israel)." He also denied that the group's Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association was involved in financing Hezbollah salaries or weapons and would fulfill its obligations to clients in full even after Israel targeted it with some 30 strikes on Sunday. Israel and the US say Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which has over 30 outlets across Lebanon, is used by Hezbollah for money laundering and terrorism financing, assertions the group denies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah takes ‘sole responsibility’ for targeting Netanyahu’s residence; says there would be no negotiations

The Israeli military announced the death of a brigade commander in a blast in northern Gaza, where Israeli forces have been engaged in a sweeping assault targeting Hamas.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 19)&nbsp;said that Iranian proxies tried to kill him and his wife, adding that they would pay a "heavy price" for it. This comes after a drone from Lebanon targeted his residence in Caesarea.&nbsp;

"Iran's proxies who tried to assassinate me and my wife today made a grave mistake," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Earlier today, hours after a drone was launched towards Netanyahu's residence, a senior government official confirmed that Iran tried to eliminate the Israeli prime minister, local media outlet Channel 12 reported.&nbsp;

The Israeli PM's Office said on Saturday that a drone was launched toward his residence after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town.

Channel 12’s post on X said that this is the first time Iran’s name has come up following the attack on the Israeli PM’s residence by Hezbollah.

Following this, Netanyahu's office said that he and his wife were not at home at the time of the attack.&nbsp;

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"A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident," Netanyahu's office said in the statement.

<h2>'Nothing will deter us': Netanyahu&nbsp;</h2>

In a video statement posted after the drone attack, the Israeli PM&nbsp;said “nothing will deter” him, and that Israel is “going to win this war.”

Netanyahu was seen&nbsp;walking through a sunny park, wearing sunglasses and a black shirt, saying, "you know, two days ago we eliminated the mass murder [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar, as I’ve said, we’re in an existential war, and we’re continuing to the end.”&nbsp;

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“And I want to say something else, I’m proud of our soldiers, I’m proud of our commanders, and I’m proud of you, the citizens of Israel,” he continued.&nbsp;

In the English version, he called Sinwar "the terrorist mastermind whose goons beheaded our men, raped our women and burned babies alive.”

“We took him out,” he said, adding, “and we’re continuing our battle with Iran’s other terrorist proxies.”

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 19) said that Iranian proxies tried to kill him and his wife, adding that they would pay a "heavy price" for it.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 19) said that Iranian proxies tried to kill him and his wife, adding that they would pay a "heavy price" for it. This comes after a drone from Lebanon targeted his residence in Caesarea. "Iran's proxies who tried to assassinate me and my wife today made a grave mistake," said Netanyahu. Earlier today, hours after a drone was launched towards Netanyahu's residence, a senior government official confirmed that Iran tried to eliminate the Israeli prime minister, local media outlet Channel 12 reported. The Israeli PM's Office said on Saturday that a drone was launched toward his residence after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town. Channel 12’s post on X said that this is the first time Iran’s name has come up following the attack on the Israeli PM’s residence by Hezbollah. Following this, Netanyahu's office said that he and his wife were not at home at the time of the attack. Also read: West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence "A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident," Netanyahu's office said in the statement. 'Nothing will deter us': Netanyahu In a video statement posted after the drone attack, the Israeli PM said “nothing will deter” him, and that Israel is “going to win this war.” Netanyahu was seen walking through a sunny park, wearing sunglasses and a black shirt, saying, "you know, two days ago we eliminated the mass murder [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar, as I’ve said, we’re in an existential war, and we’re continuing to the end.” Watch | Yahya Sinwar Killed: Netanyahu Warns Gaza War Won't End Until Hostages Return | WION Originals × “And I want to say something else, I’m proud of our soldiers, I’m proud of our commanders, and I’m proud of you, the citizens of Israel,” he continued. In the English version, he called Sinwar "the terrorist mastermind whose goons beheaded our men, raped our women and burned babies alive.” “We took him out,” he said, adding, “and we’re continuing our battle with Iran’s other terrorist proxies.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu says Iran proxies tried to 'assassinate' him and his wife, warns will pay 'heavy price'

After Israel confirmed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 attack on Israel last year, has been killed in Gaza. Pressure builds on Netanyahu as protesters gather outside his residence and chant, 'No victory without hostage deal'. Watch to know more.

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Pressure builds on Netanyahu after the killing of Sinwar as protesters gather outside his residence and chant, 'No victory without hostage deal'. Israel weighs in options to leverage custody to Sinwar's remains. What will happen next ? Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel Weighs in Options to Leverage Custody of Sinwar's Remains

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home is in a central town that was struck by a drone, according to the Israeli military on Saturday. Two further drones were intercepted, but no one was hurt.

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An Israeli aircraft on Saturday (Oct 19) dropped leaflets across southern Gaza, showing a photo of the deceased Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, along with the message which read, "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," according to a report by Reuters.

An Israeli aircraft on Saturday (Oct 19) dropped leaflets across southern Gaza, showing a photo of the deceased Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, along with the message which read, "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," according to a report by Reuters. The leaflets, written in Arabic, stated, "Whoever drops the weapon and hands over the hostages will be allowed to leave and live in peace," as shared by residents of Khan Younis, a southern city in Gaza, and images circulating online. This message echoed a statement made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, following the killing of Sinwar by Israeli forces in Rafah, near the Egyptian border. The IDF dropped leaflets in Gaza with this message: "Sinwar ruined your lives, he hid in a dark den and was killed when he fled in panic. Hamas will no longer rule Gaza, you have a chance to free yourself from its tyranny. For those who lay down their weapons and return the… pic.twitter.com/kUJFcOYoTC — Samantha Ettus (@samanthaettus) October 19, 2024 × "Evil has suffered a severe blow," Netanyahu said after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the Hamas chief's death in southern Gaza on Thursday (Oct 17). The Israeli PM added, "The man who committed the most terrible massacre in the history of our people since the Holocaust, the mass murderer who murdered thousands of Israelis and kidnapped hundreds of our citizens, was eliminated today by our heroic troops." Sinwar's final moments make him a hero for many in Gaza On Friday, the IDF released drone footage showing Sinwar in his final moments before he died. The video displays an injured man, identified as the Hamas chief, sitting in a room covered in debris. As the drone approached him, Sinwar was seen grabbing a stick and throwing it at the drone in a final act of defiance. For many in Gaza, this has symbolised "how heroes die." The act was acknowledged both by supporters and even some critics as a testament to Sinwar facing confrontation, rather than hiding underground among hostages as Israel had claimed he had been doing for the past year. Also read: Iran tried to eliminate Israeli PM Netanyahu in Hezbollah attack: Report In Sinwar’s birthplace of Khan Younis, mourners gathered in a destroyed mosque, where they recited the Muslim funeral prayer for the absent body. Israel has not returned Sinwar’s remains. Israel's 'greatest gift' to Sinwar A video recorded in 2021 went viral on social media after the Hamas chief’s death. It shows Sinwar talking about the possibility of being killed by Israeli forces and he referred to it as "the greatest gift" they could give him. "The greatest gift the enemy and the occupation can give me is to assassinate me so I can go to Allah as a martyr by their hand," Sinwar said in the video, recorded two years before Hamas attacked Israel. Placing his hand on his chest, Sinwar expressed his preference to be killed by "an F-16 or missiles" rather than dying of natural causes. "I am 59 years old. At 60, you are closer to dying from natural causes. I prefer to die a martyr than die a meaningless death," he stated. (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.

Israel drops leaflets over Gaza showing Sinwar's dead body as Palestinians mourn the defiant 'hero'

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was "eliminated" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), earlier this week, tried to instil hatred in his 10-year-old son for Israel through letters, according to Israeli&nbsp;media reports.&nbsp;

Israeli troops searched homes near where Sinwar was killed, and reportedly found letters he sent and received, including his correspondence with his son.&nbsp;

Sinwar wrote several sermons to his son, which were excoriating Israel, according to a local media outlet, Channel 12.&nbsp;

His 10-year-old boy in turn reportedly sent his father drawings of dead Israeli soldiers, and at one point was said to ask when the war would end.

Sinwar was considered to be the architect of the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, where thousands of people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in Gaza.&nbsp;

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The Hamas chief was killed on Wednesday (Oct 16) in a chance encounter with Israeli troops operating in southern Gaza's Rafah.&nbsp;

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters that Sinwar was on the move, trying to hide as the Israeli troops made advances in Rafah. He was possibly shot in his hand and was hiding in the building when the IDF soldiers hit it.&nbsp;

Notably, Sinwar had been imprisoned for 23 years in an Israeli prison for the murder of Palestinians whom he suspected of cooperating with Israel.&nbsp;

In October 2011, he was one of over 1000 prisoners&nbsp;Israel released in return for Gilad Shalit, a soldier Hamas abducted in 2006.

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Following Sinwar's killing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. "To the people of Gaza, I have a simple message. This war can end tomorrow."

“It can end if Hamas lays down its arms and returns our hostages. Israel will guarantee the safety of all those who return our hostages,” Netanyahu added.&nbsp;

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was "eliminated" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), earlier this week, tried to instil hatred in his 10-year-old son for Israel through letters, according to Israeli media reports.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was "eliminated" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), earlier this week, tried to instil hatred in his 10-year-old son for Israel through letters, according to Israeli media reports. Israeli troops searched homes near where Sinwar was killed, and reportedly found letters he sent and received, including his correspondence with his son. Sinwar wrote several sermons to his son, which were excoriating Israel, according to a local media outlet, Channel 12. His 10-year-old boy in turn reportedly sent his father drawings of dead Israeli soldiers, and at one point was said to ask when the war would end. Sinwar was considered to be the architect of the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, where thousands of people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in Gaza. Also read: Skull damaged, fingers chopped off: Chilling details revealed in Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s autopsy The Hamas chief was killed on Wednesday (Oct 16) in a chance encounter with Israeli troops operating in southern Gaza's Rafah. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters that Sinwar was on the move, trying to hide as the Israeli troops made advances in Rafah. He was possibly shot in his hand and was hiding in the building when the IDF soldiers hit it. Notably, Sinwar had been imprisoned for 23 years in an Israeli prison for the murder of Palestinians whom he suspected of cooperating with Israel. In October 2011, he was one of over 1000 prisoners Israel released in return for Gilad Shalit, a soldier Hamas abducted in 2006. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Death of Yahya Sinwar a Heavy Blow to Palestinian Group, Says Israel × Following Sinwar's killing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. "To the people of Gaza, I have a simple message. This war can end tomorrow." “It can end if Hamas lays down its arms and returns our hostages. Israel will guarantee the safety of all those who return our hostages,” Netanyahu added. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Troops find Yahya Sinwar's letters written to his 10-year-old son, instilling hatred for Israel: Report

Israel confirmed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 attack on Israel last year, has been killed in Gaza. The Israeli army also released footage of what it says - shows Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar moments before he was killed in southern Gaza's Rafah.

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