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'''Yahya Ibrahim Hasan Sinwar''' (Arabic: يحيى ابراهيم حسن السنوار, exact transliteration: Yahya Ibrahim Hasan Alsanwar; October 29, 1962 – October 16, 2024), who was also called Abu Ibrahim, AKA The '''Butcher of Khan Younis''', was the leader of the [[Hamas]] [[Islam|Islamic]] [[terrorist]] organization in the [[Gaza Strip]] from February 2017, and the head of the Hamas "political" bureau from August 2024, (after [[Ismail Haniyeh]] was eliminated inside [[Iran]]), until his elimination from a gunshot wound<ref name=ilh/> in an encounter with [[IDF]] forces in Rafah.  

'''Yahya Ibrahim Hasan Sinwar''' (Arabic: يحيى ابراهيم حسن السنوار, exact transliteration: Yahya Ibrahim Hasan Alsanwar; October 29, 1962 – October 16, 2024), who was also called Abu Ibrahim, AKA The '''Butcher of Khan Younis''', was the leader of the [[Hamas]] [[Islam]]ic [[terrorist]] organization in the [[Gaza Strip]] from February 2017, and the head of the Hamas "political" bureau from August 2024, (after [[Ismail Haniyeh]] was eliminated inside [[Iran]]), until his elimination from a gunshot wound<ref name=ilh/> in an encounter with [[IDF]] forces in Rafah.  

His stay in Israeli prison for 22 years since 1988 came at a significant cost to Israel—$612,000, which included life-saving surgery for a brain tumor by Israeli doctors. Ironically, one of those doctors later pleaded with Sinwar after his nephew was kidnapped by Hamas, only to find out the next day that his nephew had been killed.

His stay in Israeli prison for 22 years since 1988 came at a significant cost to Israel—$612,000, which included life-saving surgery for a brain tumor by Israeli doctors. Ironically, one of those doctors later pleaded with Sinwar after his nephew was kidnapped by Hamas, only to find out the next day that his nephew had been killed.

Sinwar’s brother, Mohammed, was instrumental in the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit,<ref name=ynet18oct24/> which ultimately, after almost five and a half years, led to Sinwar’s release in the 2011 prisoner exchange: freeing one Israeli soldier in exchange of 1,027 Arab terrorists - collectively responsible for the killing of 569 Israelis.<ref>Tabby Refael, [https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/311141/gilad-shalit-and-the-meaning-of-life/ Gilad Shalit: Why His Engagement Means So Much to Jews], ''Jewish Journal'', Feb 26, 2020</ref>

Sinwar's brother, Mohammed, was instrumental in the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit,<ref name=ynet18oct24/> which ultimately, after almost five and a half years, led to Sinwar's release in the 2011 prisoner exchange: freeing one Israeli soldier in exchange of 1,027 Arab terrorists - collectively responsible for the killing of 569 Israelis.<ref>Tabby Refael, [https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/311141/gilad-shalit-and-the-meaning-of-life/ Gilad Shalit: Why His Engagement Means So Much to Jews], ''Jewish Journal'', Feb 26, 2020</ref>

After his release, Sinwar swiftly rose through Hamas’ ranks, seizing power in Gaza by 2017 by eliminating rivals, often via public executions or throwing opponents off rooftops.

After his release, Sinwar swiftly rose through Hamas’ ranks, seizing power in Gaza by 2017 by eliminating rivals, often via public executions or throwing opponents off rooftops.

As part of his deceptive steps, one of Sinwar’s early moves as Hamas leader was to cosmetically amend the organization’s charter, replacing the word "Jews" with "Zionists" and "jihad" with "Free Palestine."<ref name=ynet18oct24>Hadar Galron, [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkfvcggxje The butcher from Khan Younis: How Sinwar became an arch-terrorist]. Ynet, 10.18.24.<blockquote>

As part of his deceptive steps, one of Sinwar's early moves as Hamas leader was to cosmetically amend the organization's charter, replacing the word "Jews" with "Zionists" and "jihad" with "Free Palestine."<ref name=ynet18oct24>Hadar Galron, [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkfvcggxje The butcher from Khan Younis: How Sinwar became an arch-terrorist]. Ynet, 10.18.24.<blockquote>

With a name like Sinwar—a combination of 'Sin' and 'War'—what could one expect? Yahya Sinwar, the man who orchestrated the October 7 massacre, embodied a life filled with violence, brutality and conflict.

With a name like Sinwar—a combination of 'Sin' and 'War'—what could one expect? Yahya Sinwar, the man who orchestrated the October 7 massacre, embodied a life filled with violence, brutality and conflict.

==Specific cruel orders in 2022 for the 'Oct 7'==

==Specific cruel orders in 2022 for the 'Oct 7'==

A digitalized copy of Sinwar’s six-page handwritten memo, explicitly called for the terrorist group to target Israeli civilians ahead of the October 7 invasion.

A digitalized copy of Sinwar's six-page handwritten memo, explicitly called for the terrorist group to target Israeli civilians ahead of the October 7 invasion.

The letter, dated August 24, 2022, included directives written in Arabic to target both military and civilian targets.

The letter, dated August 24, 2022, included directives written in Arabic to target both military and civilian targets.

Sinwar instructed Hamas to broadcast [[Oct 7 War|October 7 atrocities]].

Sinwar instructed Hamas to broadcast [[Oct 7 War|October 7 atrocities]].

[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=770851854891437 on FB]

[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=770851854891437 on FB]

-[https://www.thetimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/the-times-view-of-the-death-of-yahya-sinwar-most-wanted-ghqdwhzbb The Times view of the death of Yahya Sinwar: Most Wanted]. ''The Times'', October 18 2024.

-[https://www.thetimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/the-times-view-of-the-death-of-yahya-sinwar-most-wanted-ghqdwhzbb The Times view of the death of Yahya Sinwar: Most Wanted]. ''The Times'', October 18, 2024.

<blockquote><small>The Gaza killing of the Hamas leader who planned October 7 will bring consolation to Israeli citizens. But the fate of hostages taken that day is still in the balance...

<blockquote><small>The Gaza killing of the Hamas leader who planned October 7 will bring consolation to Israeli citizens. But the fate of hostages taken that day is still in the balance...

That appalling incursion last year was carried out in the knowledge that Israeli retaliation against Hamas would bring suffering to ordinary Gazans, particularly given the group’s habit of concealing itself among civilians. But the deaths and displacement of thousands of Palestinians seemed scarcely to matter to him. Only the fate of Hamas prisoners, the key operatives of continuing conflict, aroused his concern. Mr Bitton recalled a conversation in which he asked Sinwar if it was worth 10,000 innocent Gazans dying in order to set free 100 prisoners. He replied: “Even 100,000 is worth it.” Based on Sinwar’s own experience of the Shalit exchange, however, he may have overestimated the bargaining power of Israeli hostages in the sharply altered climate after October 7.</small></blockquote></ref>]]

That appalling incursion last year was carried out in the knowledge that Israeli retaliation against Hamas would bring suffering to ordinary Gazans, particularly given the group’s habit of concealing itself among civilians. But the deaths and displacement of thousands of Palestinians seemed scarcely to matter to him. Only the fate of Hamas prisoners, the key operatives of continuing conflict, aroused his concern. Mr Bitton recalled a conversation in which he asked Sinwar if it was worth 10,000 innocent Gazans dying in order to set free 100 prisoners. He replied: “Even 100,000 is worth it.” Based on Sinwar’s own experience of the Shalit exchange, however, he may have overestimated the bargaining power of Israeli hostages in the sharply altered climate after October 7.</small></blockquote></ref>]]

“There was a high-ranking Hamasnik in prison whom Sinwar suspected of collaboration. When he got out, they hanged that person in the city square and brought his 9-year-old son to watch.”<ref>Ayelett Shani, [https://archive.ph/2024.10.17-142858/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-13/ty-article-magazine/.highlight/i-asked-sinwar-is-it-worth-10-000-gazans-dying-he-said-even-100-000-is-worth-it/0000018e-d40a-d5ed-adcf-f79af56c0000 'I Asked Sinwar, Is It Worth 10,000 Innocent Gazans Dying? He Said, Even 100,000 Is Worth It'], ''Haaretz'', Apr 13, 2024.<blockquote><small>As head of the Intelligence Division of the Israel Prison Service, Yuval Bitton knew Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – whose organization murdered Bitton's nephew on Oct. 7 – up close.</small></blockquote></ref>

“There was a high-ranking Hamasnik in prison whom Sinwar suspected of collaboration. When he got out, they hanged that person in the city square and brought his 9-year-old son to watch.”<ref>Ayelett Shani, [https://archive.ph/2024.10.17-142858/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-13/ty-article-magazine/.highlight/i-asked-sinwar-is-it-worth-10-000-gazans-dying-he-said-even-100-000-is-worth-it/0000018e-d40a-d5ed-adcf-f79af56c0000 'I Asked Sinwar, Is It Worth 10,000 Innocent Gazans Dying? He Said, Even 100,000 Is Worth It'], ''Haaretz'', Apr 13, 2024.<blockquote><small>As head of the Intelligence Division of the Israel Prison Service, Yuval Bitton knew Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – whose organization murdered Bitton's nephew on Oct. 7 – up close.</small></blockquote></ref>

[[File:Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation- Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas.png|thumb| Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas.

[[File:Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation- Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas.png|thumb| Gaza Chief's Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas.

Yahya Sinwar’s correspondence with compatriots and mediators shows he is confident that Hamas can outlast Israel]]

Yahya Sinwar's correspondence with compatriots and mediators shows he is confident that Hamas can outlast Israel]]

During [[Swords of Iron]], it was revealed, through this Hamas leader's corresponding messages, a ruthless strategy: 'Brutal calculation: civilian bloodshed will help Hamas.'<ref>Summer Said and Rory Jones, [https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/gaza-chiefs-brutal-calculation-civilian-bloodshed-will-help-hamas-626720e7 Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas]. ''WSJ'', June 10, 2024. <blockquote><small>

During [[Swords of Iron]], it was revealed, through this Hamas leader's corresponding messages, a ruthless strategy: 'Brutal calculation: civilian bloodshed will help Hamas.'<ref>Summer Said and Rory Jones, [https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/gaza-chiefs-brutal-calculation-civilian-bloodshed-will-help-hamas-626720e7 Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas]. ''WSJ'', June 10, 2024. <blockquote><small>

''The Sun.'' Oct 19, 2024. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBSIR4oYd48 on YouTube]<blockquote><small>

''The Sun.'' Oct 19, 2024. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBSIR4oYd48 on YouTube]<blockquote><small>

The IDF has released previously unseen footage of Yahya Sinwar hiding in a Gaza tunnel.

The IDF has released previously unseen footage of Yahya Sinwar hiding in a Gaza tunnel.

The former leader of the Hamas terror network is believed to have been filmed on the night before the massacres of October 7 2023 when 1200 Israelis were murdered and over 250 taken hostage.

The former leader of the Hamas terror network is believed to have been filmed on the night before the massacres of October 7, 2023 when 1200 Israelis were murdered and over 250 taken hostage.

It was an act that has sparked more than a year of war between Israel and several Iranian terror proxies in the Middle East.</small></blockquote>

It was an act that has sparked more than a year of war between Israel and several Iranian terror proxies in the Middle East.</small></blockquote>

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBSIR4oYd48 on YouTube]</ref>

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBSIR4oYd48 on YouTube]</ref>

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