Hamas confirms leader killed ‘fighting on frontlines’

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed while fighting the invading Israeli army in Gaza, a senior leader of the Palestinian movement confirmed on Friday.

Khalil al-Hayya, chief of Hamas’ Gaza branch, said during a televised address that Sinwar died in combat.

“Sinwar ascended [to heaven] advancing and not retreating, engaging in the frontlines, moving between combat positions,” Hayya said.

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