Israel was close to killing the Hamas chief, why did the IDF change its plan?

Israel-Hamas War: After the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, the situation has become quite worrying for Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. According to reports, Sinwar is constantly changing his location in Gaza, which has become necessary for his safety. Meanwhile, a new report claims that Israel had also got information about Sinwar's location. After this a hunt operation was planned, but it was stopped at the last moment.

Israeli intelligence

Like Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar's secret location had also been traced. The area of ​​​​Gaza where he was hiding was cordoned off by special commandos of the Israel Defense Force (IDF). There was only a few minutes between Sinwar's life and death. However, when the hunt operation was about to begin, the IDF changed its plan to kill Sinwar.

Why was the operation stopped?

This was a golden opportunity to eliminate Sinwar, but Israel did not do so. An Israeli news outlet N12 revealed that Israel had received important information related to Sinwar's location. However, the operation was stopped at the last moment. The reason for this was that hundreds of hostages were kept at Sinwar's hideout. In such a situation, if Israel had carried out the operation, the lives of the hostages could have been in danger.

Concern for the safety of the hostages

If Israel carried out an air strike or a special operation on Sinwar's hideout, it was possible that the hostages would have lost their lives. Additionally, Sinwar could use the hostages to defend himself, which could also lead to their deaths. Fearing this potential loss, Israel stopped the plan to eliminate Sinwar.

Introduction of Yahya Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar was elected the new leader of Hamas after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. He is also known as the Osama bin Laden of Gaza. Reports claim that Sinwar planned an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing over 1200 Israelis and taking 251 hostages.

Conclusion

Sinwar's current status and the environment around him remains a significant question mark. After Nasrallah's death, he is in a vulnerable position. Israel's change of plan and concern over the safety of the hostages is an indication that every step needs to be considered in this complex game of war. It will be extremely important to keep an eye on Sinwar's future and the plans he makes.