What we know of initial Gaza truce deal
Hamas to free 33 hostages and Israel to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners in truce deal.
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Final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
The IDF has released drone footage showing the final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Video / IDF
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was known for his cunning and brutality
New York Times: The leader of Hamas was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.