The war in Gaza has reached another critical milestone. Israeli forces operating in Khan Younis located the body of senior Hamas military commander Muhammad Sinwar this morning, reportedly found in his bed following a deadly strike in a tunnel complex beneath the European Hospital.
The discovery comes days after the IDF confirmed Sinwar was among those killed in a targeted operation that also eliminated two senior figures from the Al-Mujahideen Brigades and uncovered extensive underground infrastructure.
Targeting the Heart of Hamas Leadership
The strike on Sinwar took place last week during a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation in Khan Younis. The target: a subterranean command center hidden beneath the European Hospital, designed to shield Hamas leadership from aerial surveillance and attack. Following confirmation of the hit, Israeli forces returned to the scene and found Sinwar’s body intact in a makeshift bed, ending speculation over his fate.
A Key Power Player After Yahya Sinwar
Following the death of Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, Muhammad Sinwar rose to become the top-ranking military figure in Hamas and one of the most dominant leaders in the Gaza Strip. His removal is expected to severely impact Hamas’s operational capabilities.
Precision Strike Modeled on Nasrallah Operation
According to journalist Doron Kedosh, the airstrike used dozens of advanced munitions, including bunker-busting bombs. The tactic echoed previous Israeli operations—like the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut—focusing on sealing all exits and entrances of the tunnel to prevent any escape. The strike was designed not just to kill through the blast itself but also to collapse the tunnel and suffocate anyone who may have survived the initial impact.
Documented Footage of the Underground Infrastructure Beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis | Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
As with past targeted operations, the Israeli Air Force followed up with secondary strikes to deter rescuers and ensure no surviving commanders could flee or be extracted.
Operational Gains and Hostage Recovery
Over recent weeks, the IDF has claimed a series of significant battlefield successes. In addition to the destruction of command tunnels under the European Hospital, the military has recovered weapons, intelligence documents, and eliminated numerous terrorist operatives. Among those killed were key members of the Al-Mujahideen Brigades, a group involved in the October 7 massacre and abduction of the Bibas family, along with other deadly attacks.
Just last night, IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin confirmed the recovery of Thai hostage Netphong Pinta’s body in a joint IDF–Shin Bet raid in Rafah. The body was safely transferred to Israel and identified by authorities.
