Hamas chief Sinwar killed in Gaza, global leaders react

Israel announces death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar mastermind of last years attack World leaders respond with mixed reactions‚ some hoping for peace others calling for continued action against terrorism

October 17 2024 , 06:39 PM  •  340 views

Hamas chief Sinwar killed in Gaza, global leaders react

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

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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

Mike Johnson‚ Republican Leader of U.S. House of Representatives

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