The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed in an Israeli drone strike, has sparked a flurry of reactions from across the globe. While many world leaders have lauded the move as a significant blow to the terrorist organization, Russia has expressed “deep concerns” over the consequences for civilians in Gaza.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, when asked to react to Sinwar’s death, emphasized Russia’s primary concern as the potential impact on the civilian population. Without delving deeper into the topic, Peskov shifted the focus to the dire humanitarian situation unfolding in both Gaza and Lebanon.
Hamas confirmed Sinwar’s death on Friday, almost a day after Israel officially announced the successful operation. Leaders from around the world, with the exception of the United Nations, have praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for carrying out the attack, seeing it as a crucial step towards ending the conflict. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, however, did not express his approval of the move.
The hope was that Sinwar’s death would bring an end to the war, with many leaders urging a ceasefire in Gaza following a negotiated hostage deal. However, Netanyahu, in a statement, revealed that he has different plans, declaring that Sinwar’s death marks the “beginning of the end” for Hamas.
In a separate development, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a message on social media, declared that Sinwar, despite his demise, remains an inspiration for militants fighting against Israel across the Middle East. He asserted that Sinwar’s “fate… is not a deterrent but a source of inspiration for resistance fighters across the region, Palestinian and non-Palestinian,” emphasizing the enduring “cause for liberation of Palestine from occupation.”
As Israel continues its military operation in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu has convened a security meeting to discuss the progress made in the hostage negotiations with Hamas. The world watches closely as the situation unfolds, with the death of Yahya Sinwar adding a new dimension to the complex and volatile conflict in the Middle East.