Israel confirms death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israeli military confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in battle. Sinwar was believed to be the chief architect of the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel, which triggered the Gaza war. He had spent much of his time hiding in tunnels under the Gaza Strip, but met his end in a chance encounter with Israeli forces in southern Gaza. Sinwar's death is seen as a significant victory for Israel in the war against Hamas in Gaza. However, the Israeli prime minister, Netanyahu, stated that the war is "not over yet." American officials have expressed optimism that Sinwar's death could loosen deadlocked ceasefire talks.