After Yahya Sinwar, his younger brother Mohammad Sinwar is being considered the biggest contender for Hamas chief. Israeli security officials believe that Mohammad Sinwar will be made the Hamas chief. Yahya Sinwar's deputy Khalil al-Hayya is also expected to get a big responsibility in the organization. Media reports have said that Khalil al-Hayya will be given political responsibilities. Mohammad Sinwar was born in 1975 in Khan Younis refugee camp. He is the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar. His family settled in the southern Gaza Strip in 1948. These people fled from a village near Ashkelon and went there. Mohammad Sinwar's position in Hamas is said to be strong.

Working with senior commanders, understanding military strategy

Mohammad Sinwar worked with senior commanders. He quickly recognized the organization's understanding of military strategy. According to Israeli officials, Mohammad Sinwar carried out several kidnappings. Mohammad Sinwar played an important role in Hamas' military development. His house has been destroyed several times in the last two decades. Many operations to eliminate him failed.

What did Hamas say about the death of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya confirmed the death of the group's leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza on Wednesday. Along with this, he announced that the return of the hostages from Gaza was not possible until the attacks on the Palestinian territory stopped. According to Israeli media reports, in a video, al-Hayya said that Sinwar's death would further strengthen the terrorist group. He said that the 'occupiers' will soon regret killing him. Al-Hayya said, "Hamas is becoming even stronger and more popular with the elimination of its leaders. It hurts to lose people, especially a unique leader like Yahya Sinwar, but we are sure that in the end, we will win. Al-Hayya said that the hostages held in Gaza will not be released until the attacks stop and the Israeli army withdraws from the Palestinian territory.

Massive destruction in Gaza

Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces on October 16. Israel officially announced the death of the Hamas leader on Thursday. Following this attack, the Jewish state declared war on Hamas and launched attacks on the Gaza Strip controlled by the Palestinian group. Israel's military operation has caused massive destruction in Gaza. Israel alleges that Sinwar was the mastermind of last year's October 7 attack. 1200 people were killed in this attack while more than 250 people were taken hostage. It is believed that 101 hostages are still in Gaza.