Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 19, 2024, 01:00 AM
Israel Hamas War: Israel has targeted several prominent leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. In this sequence, the Israeli army has announced the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the head of the Hamas political bureau, in an operation in Gaza on Wednesday. Yahya Sinwar was the same person who is considered the mastermind of the attacks on Israel on 7 October. After Sinwar's death, Israel has further intensified its military operation against Hamas.Netanyahu's statement after the death of Yahya SinwarAfter the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed to Hamas to release the Israeli citizens held hostage. He indicated that if Hamas takes this step, then a halt to the war can be considered. However, the Israeli army has indicated to continue its campaign.Israel's new strategy: Trying to surrender by pressuring GazaThe Israeli army has launched a large-scale operation in the northern part of the Gaza Strip and implemented a strict blockade. Israel's plan is to force Hamas to surrender by pressuring it. Under this campaign, civilians living in northern Gaza can also be considered fighters, due to which the Israeli army can attack them as well. This plan provides for a complete blockade on essential commodities like water, food, medicines and fuel, by isolating Hamas members.There is a plan to divide Gaza into two parts, in which the Israeli army will control the northern strip. Its aim is to establish a new administration free from Hamas. Although the decision to fully implement this plan has not been taken yet, Israel has started implementing some parts of it on the ground.Israel's new target: Mohammad al-SinwarAfter the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the next target of the Israeli army is his brother Mohammad al-Sinwar, who plays a key role in Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari announced that the army is now searching for Mohammad al-Sinwar and other Hamas military leaders. Mohammad al-Sinwar is considered the chief engineer of tunnel construction operations in Hamas. He is also said to be the designer of Hamas' deep underground tunnel network, which is used by Hamas fighters.Mohammad al-Sinwar: The next head of Hamas?49-year-old Mohammad al-Sinwar is considered an important leader within Hamas' military wing, but he is rarely seen in the media. His power in Gaza's inner circles is considered to be even greater than that of Yahya Sinwar. Mohammed al-Sinwar is also believed to have managed indirect negotiations with Israel during the 2011 Shalit deal, which led to the release of Yahya Sinwar from prison.Mohammed Sinwar was 14 years old at the time of Yahya's arrest in 1989 and in 1991 he was arrested by the Israeli army for suspected terrorist activities. He was released some time later, but he was repeatedly arrested by Palestinian security forces and detained for three years.Israel's future campaignMohammed Sinwar is considered the future leader of Hamas and Israel has kept him on its target. Israel's current campaign is moving towards completely eliminating Hamas and establishing a new administration on the Gaza Strip. Under this, there is a plan to weaken Hamas by targeting all its major leaders.The death of Yahya Sinwar and the search for Mohammed Sinwar show Israel's determination to stop this conflict only until Hamas surrenders or is completely destroyed.ConclusionThe death of Yahya Sinwar has increased Israel's pressure on Hamas. Israel's new target in the form of Mohammed al-Sinwar will determine the future direction of Hamas. The Israeli army is constantly attacking Hamas bases in Gaza and there is little chance of this war ending soon.