IDF captures video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in tunnel
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
12:30 PM – Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Israel has obtained video footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in an underground tunnel under Gaza’s Khan Yunis. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently released the footage to the public.
Without attaching the video clip, Israeli television network Channel 12 reported that officials have acquired footage of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, in a Gaza tunnel with his wife and “two or three” children.
The video, according to Channel 12, was captured on October 10th, 2023, just three days after the October 7th massacre in Israel. Today, the video’s release was finally approved for publication.
Israel has openly accused Sinwar of being the “mastermind” behind Hamas’ terror attack against Israel on October 7th, although experts have maintained that he is probably only one of the several individuals who were behind it.
The report described that the footage depicts Sinwar and the family members being guided by an operative beneath Khan Younis as they go from one tunnel to another. According to the report, it depicts the operative taking the family through a tunnel while holding a flashlight.
The minute-long clip was taken from Hamas surveillance footage that IDF forces operating in the Gazan city had recovered from the tunnels.
The report also stated that in the video footage, Sinwar appears to be in good health and is wearing flip flops from Adidas while carrying a bag.
Channel 12 revealed last week that the security establishment believes that Sinwar has been “out of contact” for a while, possibly more than two weeks, and has not communicated with Egyptian and Qatari mediators during that time while negotiations for a potential ceasefire are ongoing.
Hamas had installed a camera that managed to get the footage of Sinwar. It has been said that the IDF has been using that tunnel for operations over the past few days.
In a speech before the video was made public, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that the IDF had detained relatives of Hamas terrorist leaders and that they were “providing us with large amounts of intelligence.” Hagari also emphasized that Sinwar will be found by Israeli forces “dead or alive.”
The recently discovered video footage marks Sinwar’s first appearance since the start of the conflict on October 7th, 2023, and the ensuing warfare in the Gaza Strip.
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How does the video footage of Yahya Sinwar hiding in an underground tunnel impact the ongoing ceasefire negotiations?
Israel has obtained video footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in an underground tunnel under Gaza’s Khan Yunis. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently released the footage to the public. The video, captured on October 10th, 2023, shows Sinwar in the tunnel with his wife and “two or three” children. This comes just three days after the October 7th massacre in Israel. The release of the video was finally approved for publication.
Israel has openly accused Sinwar of being the “mastermind” behind Hamas’ terror attack, although experts believe he is only one of several individuals involved. The footage shows Sinwar and his family being guided by an operative through the tunnels beneath Khan Yunis. The minute-long clip was taken from Hamas surveillance footage recovered by IDF forces.
In the video, Sinwar appears to be in good health, wearing flip flops from Adidas and carrying a bag. It is important to note that Israel’s security establishment believes Sinwar has been “out of contact” for some time and has not communicated with Egyptian and Qatari mediators during ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
The IDF spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, stated that the IDF had detained relatives of Hamas terrorist leaders before the video was made public. It has been revealed that Hamas had installed a camera in the tunnel, which the IDF has been using for operations over the past few days.
This video footage serves as evidence of Hamas’ continued attempts to utilize tunnels for their operations, including using civilians, even children, as shields. It highlights the complex nature of the conflict in the region and the challenges faced by the Israeli Defense Forces in combating Hamas.
The release of this footage raises important questions surrounding the ongoing negotiations for a potential ceasefire. It brings attention to the actions of Hamas and their disregard for the safety of civilians. The international community must condemn such tactics and support efforts to ensure the security and peace of the region.
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