Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared the death of Yahya Sinwar‚ Hamas leader and planner of last years attack on 10/7/23. This news sparked various responses from global figures
French President Emmanuel Macron remembered the victims including 48 French citizens and urged Hamas to free all hostages. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock labeled Sinwar a “brutal murderer and terrorist“ demanding Hamas disarm and end Gazas suffering
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed hope for a ceasefire while UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated he wouldnt mourn Sinwar acknowledging the high Palestinian civilian toll
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer prayed Sinwars elimination would lead to hostage release and conflict resolution. House Republican Leader Mike Johnson called for pressure on Iran praising Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahuʼs strategies
With the bloodthirsty leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah now gone‚ the Biden-Harris Administration must now work in tandem with Israel to apply a maximum pressure campaign against the head of the snake: Iran
Israels UN Ambassador Danny Danon justified continued presence in Gaza saying‚ “No terrorist is immune to the long arm of the IDF. We will not stop until we bring home all of our hostages and eliminate the Hamas monsters“
The conflict which began roughly a year ago has resulted in significant casualties and destruction in Gaza raising concerns about the humanitarian situation in the region