Yahya Sinwar

Hamas urged Hezbollah not to 'disappoint' Palestinians before October 7, documents show - report

Additionally shown in the documents is Hezbollah’s false promise to join Hamas in its attack on Israel on October 7 due to its fear of Israel’s retaliation, as the Post has previously reported.

Demonstrators carry pictures of Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, and Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during a protest in support of Lebanon and Gaza, in Tunis, Tunisia October 7, 2024
Former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Yoram Cohen, the new member of the Yashar party attends a press conference with Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Former Shin Bet chief threatens to sue Channel 14 over ‘completely false’ inflammatory comments

 Palestinians react as an Israeli military vehicle burns after it was hit by Palestinian gunmen who infiltrated areas of southern Israel, at the Israeli side of Israel-Gaza border, October 7, 2023.

Secret Hamas records given to 'Post' expose covert deception plan behind October 7 - exclusive

Illustrative image of former Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar.

Hamas items, including Sinwar's battle plans on display at new intelligence center exhibit


Greek police ban vigil of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Athens

The event was to be organised by the “Gather for Gaza” and “Stand with Palestine” collectives, with the participation of members of the “People’s Front of Turkey."

 A pro-Palestinian protester holds up a portrait of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar outside of a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City, U.S., August 14, 2024.

On This Day: IDF soldier fatally shoots Hamas arch-terrorist, Oct. 7 mastermind, Yahya Sinwar

Sources close to the matter told The Jerusalem Post at the time that the operation was not intended to kill Sinwar, implying that soldiers found him through coincidence.

 A person holds a cut-out depicting late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to condemn the U.S. strikes in Yemen, in Sanaa, Yemen April 11, 2025.

Target civilians, record carnage: What Yahya Sinwar wrote in his 2022 October 7 memo - NYT

The memo was found on a computer unconnected to any network in an underground complex used by Muhammed Sinwar while he was in hiding.

 Sinwar escaping in civilian attire

October 7 commemoration, Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Egypt - October 8, 2025

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Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President Doanld Trump Jared Kushner (L) and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff chat on the tarmac on before First lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13, 2025 in Teterboro, New Jersey.

Hamas demanding Israel turn over bodies of Yahya, Mohammed Sinwar - WSJ

Yahya Sinwar was killed by the IDF in Tel Sultan in Rafah in October of last year. Mohammed Sinwar was killed less than a year later.

Illustrative image of former Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar.

Hamas, PIJ flags waved at NYC October 7 massacre anniversary march

At a Manhattan march marking Hamas’s October 7 massacre, protesters waved Hamas and PIJ flags and praised Yahya Sinwar as a “martyr.”

The yellow and black flag of Palestinian Islamic Jihad seen during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City, October 7, 2025.

'Releasing repeat offenders only ensures more bloodshed,' nephew of murdered soldier tells 'Post'

Jonathan Karten speaks to The Jerusalem Post about his family's petition against the release of Jamal al-Hur, the terrorist who murdered his uncle, warning it would “create another Sinwar.”

IDF St.-Sgt. Sharon Edri.

Sinwar cast October 7 as part of a divine plan, senior official says in DC conf.

Sinwar tied Oct. 7 to a prophetic “desert generation” vision, aiming for 2028, but his faith-driven plan miscalculated Israel, Hezbollah, and US reactions, MEAD heard.

 Illustrative image of then-Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in front of an image depicting smoke rising after Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis, Gaza.

Izz al-Din al-Haddad: The next Hamas leader at the top of Israel's assassination list

According to the IDF and Shin Bet, Izz al-Din al-Haddad is already listed as a target by Israel, alongside several senior Hamas officials located abroad.

 Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the commander of the northern Gaza brigade, and alleged replacement for Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar.

Sinwar's book 'How to defeat Israel' sold in Russian bookstores – report

In the book's description, Sinwar is described as "one of the most outstanding Arab military commanders of the new century.

A mock-up of Yahya Sinwar's book How to defeat Israel.