'Movement cannot be eliminated': Hamas releases first message after Sinwar's death
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
In itsfirststatementfollowing the death ofHamas chief Yahya Sinwar's death, the Palestinian militant groupon Friday (Oct 18) saidthat theirmovement "cannot be eliminated", adding that itis a liberation movement.
Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim said it would continue “the struggle of the Palestinian people”.
“Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.”
“Yes it’s very painful and distressing to lose beloved people, especially extraordinary leaders like ours, but what we are sure of is that we are; this is the outcome for all people who fought for their liberty," he added.
IDF hunting Sinwar's brother
After killing the Hamas leaderin Gaza, the IsraelDefense Forces (IDF) said that they are now actively hunting for Muhammad Sinwar, Yahya’s brother, and all other seniorcommanders of the Palestinian militant group.
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IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the Israeli forces will continue their operations in Gaza to target the Iranian-backed group and its infrastructure.
'Turning point': Biden hails Sinwar's death
United States President Joe Biden called the death of the Hamas chief a "turning point" in the war, while Iran calledhim a “martyr”.
"This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” Biden said. “To my Israeli friends, this is no doubt a day of relief and reminiscence, similar to the scenes witnessed throughout the United States after President Obama ordered the raid to kill Osama Bin Laden in 2011.”
Sinwar's body moved to secret location
The body of Hamas leader Sinwar has been moved to a secret location inside Israel after undergoing an autopsy at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute overnight, according to Israeli media reports.
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The autopsy confirmed that Sinwar was killed by a gunshot to the head and by shell fire, according to the mediareport. However, the forensic institute is waiting for the findings of additional tests to determine whether there were drugs or other unusual substances in his blood at the time of his death.
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(With inputs from agencies)
