Contemporary era · 2024
Killing of Yahya Sinwar
On 16 October 2024, during their operations in the Gaza war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His killing was the result of a routine patrol and a chance encounter in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. He had been one of Israel's most wanted men after the October 7 attacks.
- When
- 16 Oct 2024
- Where
- Tel al-Sultan refugee camp
- Era
- Contemporary
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