Israel is investigating whether Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed after an operation in the Gaza Strip.
It comes as graphic images have circulated online purporting to show the body of the terrorist leader.
Israel’s Defence Forces said in a statement: ‘During an activity by IDF fighters in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were killed.
‘The IDF and Shin Bet are investigating the possibility that one of the terrorists is Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed.’
It went on: ‘In the building where the terrorists were killed, no signs of the presence of abductees were found in the area.
‘The IDF and Shin Bet forces operating in the area continue to operate under the necessary caution.’
Israel accuses Sinwar (pictured) of masterminding the unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel that triggered the war
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