Israel kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as Netanyahu announces war goes on – POLITICO

The Israel Defense Forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a strike in Gaza, Israel’s government confirmed Thursday night.

In a speech to announce Sinwar’s death, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned: “Today evil has suffered a heavy blow, but the task before us is not yet complete.”

Netanyahu gave no indication that Sinwar’s killing signaled the climax of Israel’s assault on Gaza, as he vowed to bring hostages home. “To the dear families of the hostages, I say: this is an important moment in the war,” adding, “The return of our hostages is an opportunity to achieve all our goals and it brings the end of the war closer.”