Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a void in leadership inside the Gaza Strip.

Militants in Gaza are recruiting new fighters under the leadership of Yahya Sinwar’s younger brother, Mohammed Sinwar, known as “Shadow.”

After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have announced a pause in hostilities. In the best case, in which the six-week ceasefire becomes open-ended, it will bring a host of new challenges.

Israel will not hand over the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange deal, a government source stated Monday night. Earlier in the evening, Arab media outlet Al Arabiya/Al Hadath reported that Hamas requested Sinwar's body be handed over during the first phase of the deal.

YAHYA Sinwar’s brother Mohammed who has taken over as Hamas leader is said to be working to rebuild the terror group. The younger Sinwar, dubbed “The Shadow,” is recruiting

Israel and Hamas are finalizing an agreement for a phased cease-fire to end 15 months of brutal fighting in Gaza.

Mohammed Sinwar, a top commander of Hamas and younger brother of slain terror chief Yahya Sinwar, has been trying to rebuild the battered Hamas in the Gaza Strip for months

Hamas had asked for the body of its former leader to be handed over in the first phase of the agreement, in addition to several major terrorists held in Israeli prisons

The younger brother of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is working to build the Resistance in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Head of the Ezzedeen Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, Mohammed Sinwar, has become a new Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said, citing sources. According to the newspaper, Sinwar is the younger brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in October 2024.

Mohammed Sinwar takes over as Hamas leader in Gaza following his brother's death, marking a significant shift in the group's leadership amid regional tensions.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

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