Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern Gaza metropolis of Khan Younis on Tuesday night in an try to kill Mohammad Sinwar, one among Hamas’s remaining prime leaders within the enclave, in response to two Israeli navy officers.
Each officers spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t approved to talk publicly.
Across the identical time, the Israeli navy stated its forces had struck a Hamas command middle beneath the European Hospital, close to Khan Younis. An Israeli navy spokeswoman declined to say whether or not Mr. Sinwar was focused in that strike.
Billowing pillars of smoke towered across the hospital following the bombardment, in response to movies from the scene verified by The New York Instances. It was unclear whether or not hospital buildings have been broken within the strike.
Israel has threatened one other main navy offensive within the Gaza Strip until Hamas lays down its weapons and turns over the 20 dwelling hostages it nonetheless holds, together with the stays of round 40 others. Hamas leaders have refused to disarm, including that they won’t launch the captives until Israel ends the battle.
Mr. Sinwar is believed to be probably the most senior Hamas navy commanders left within the Gaza Strip after greater than a yr and a half of devastating battle with Israel. He’s the brother of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas chief, killed by Israeli forces last year, who masterminded the Oct. 7, 2023 assaults that set off the battle.
Aric Toler contributed reporting.
