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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza

Death of architect of October 7 attack on Israel represents a devastating blow to Palestinian militant group

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Hamas leader and Oct. 7 mastermind killed

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Israel confirms death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Sinwar ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Was Killed After a Surprise Battlefield Encounter

Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Netanyahu says leader's death is the end of Hamas

Israel announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Thursday. "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on ...

Who could replace Yahya Sinwar as Hamas's leader?

Yahya Sinwar's death has raised many questions about the future of the war in Gaza, perhaps none more pressing than who will replace him as Hamas's leader. The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...

World - The New York Times - October 18

Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, killed by Israeli forces

Israel confirms Sinwar's death through dental records following an operation in southern Gaza on Wednesday.

FirstFT: Hizbollah warns of ‘new and escalating’ phase of war

Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy says in FT interview that Nato invitation is needed to stop war, and Netflix shares rise after upbeat results

World - Financial Times - October 18

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end

Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

Hamas official confirms Yahya Sinwar's death

A senior Hamas official confirmed Friday that the militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military. Khalil al-Hayya mourned the killing of Sinwar, the orchestrator of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death

Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release.

Trump on death of Hamas leader: 'That's sometimes what happens'

Former President Trump weighed in on Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar earlier this week, saying “that's sometimes what happens.” “My reaction is, he was not a good person,” Trump said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.

Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.

Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations

Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.

Qatar Pauses Role as Mediator in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced it had stepped back from talks, saying it would resume once Israel and Hamas “show willingness and seriousness.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Qatar suspends its mediation of Israel-Hamas talks

Announcement by Gulf state reveals frustration about warring parties’ failure to agree an end to war in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

IDF publishes videos said to be Palestinians tortured by Hamas

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online.

IDF spokesman on killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, state of Israel-Hamas war

IDF international spokesman Major Doron Spielman joined CBS News to talk about Thursday's operation that killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and where Israel's war with Hamas goes from here.

Jayden Daniels injury update: Commanders QB ruled out with rib injury in team's dominant outing vs. Panthers

The star rookie was off to an explosive start on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels leaves game vs. Panthers with rib injury

Daniels was visibly frustrated, taking off his helmet and throwing it to the turf. Backup Marcus Mariota took over in his place.

Navy fires top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan

The Navy over the weekend fired both the commanding and executive officers of a U.S. naval ship repair facility in Yokosuka, Japan, citing "a loss of confidence in their ability to command," ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Baltimore man arrested in alleged assaults on Washington Commanders fans

A Baltimore man accused of assaulting opposing fans after the Ravens’ game against the Washington Commanders in the city on Oct. 13 was arrested Monday, Baltimore police said.

Judge weighs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Louisiana is the only state that will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools

BATON ROUGE, La. — A federal judge heard arguments at a hearing Monday on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Iraqi forces kill Islamic State group commander and 8 other officials

Iraq's prime minister says that the Islamic State militant group’s leader in Iraq was killed in a military operation along with eight of the group’s other senior leaders

World - ABC News - October 22

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to miss Wednesday's practice due to rib injury

Daniels left Sunday's win over the Panthers after suffering the injury in the first quarter.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

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