ALBAWABA - Israeli forces have transferred the body of Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar to a secret location after conducting an autopsy, according to reports from the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Friday.
The fate of Sinwar’s body remains uncertain, with speculation that it may be used as leverage in future negotiations for a potential hostage exchange deal with Hamas.
The report indicated that Israel has not yet made a decision regarding what will be done with Sinwar’s body. The possibility remains that it could play a role in negotiations that also involve the return of 101 Israeli hostages currently held by Hamas in Gaza.
The autopsy revealed that Sinwar sustained a gunshot wound to the head, alongside additional gunshot injuries and signs of damage from shellfire. Israeli police confirmed on Thursday that his body had been transported to a forensic facility in Tel Aviv for further examinations, though no official statement has been made regarding the body’s final disposition.
Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in an operation in southern Gaza on Wednesday. His death was later confirmed by Israeli authorities.
Following Sinwar's assassination, families of the Israeli hostages expressed hopes that the event might lead to a ceasefire, allowing for the safe return of their relatives. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tempered expectations, stating that while Sinwar’s death might offer a "chance for peace" in the Middle East, the conflict in Gaza is far from over. He reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to continue military operations until all hostages are returned.
Netanyahu also described Sinwar’s death as a turning point, referring to it as the "beginning of the end" of the war in Gaza, though he made it clear that Israel’s offensive would persist until its objectives are met.
