Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed that they were on the brink of capturing Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, as he narrowly escaped capture from Israeli soldiers on more than one occasion. Sinwar is believed to be hiding in the tunnels beneath Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis, as Israeli forces continue their intense fighting in the area. Yahya Sinwar is suspected of orchestrating the deadly attack on southern Israel on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,140 people, mostly civilians, and the taking of around 250 hostages, with about 105 being released and several being killed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he has been making efforts to free the hostages, stating, "It's our duty, I'm responsible for the release of all the hostages." Furthermore, Israel's offensive has led to the deaths of 19,667 people in the Gaza territory, mostly women and children, despite their pursuit of Sinwar. Israeli forces have gathered intelligence suggesting that Sinwar is constantly on the move, rather than staying in one place for an extended period.

In the midst of the ongoing aggression, Ismail Haniyeh, the Qatar-based Hamas chief, has been engaging in discussions for a possible ceasefire and talks on the release of prisoners, meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister and Egypt's spy chief. Meanwhile, the IDF continues to pursue capturing Yahya Sinwar, the key figure behind the deadly October 7 attack, to bring justice and peace in the region. Stay updated with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now!