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Yahya Sinwar
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يحيى السنوار
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Sinwar in 2012
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| Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau | |
| In office 6 August 2024 – 16 October 2024 |
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| Deputy | Khalil al-Hayya |
| Preceded by | Ismail Haniyeh |
| Leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip | |
| In office 13 February 2017 – 16 October 2024 |
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| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | Ismail Haniyeh |
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Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar
29 October 1962 Khan Yunis, Egyptian-occupied Gaza Strip |
| Died | 16 October 2024 (aged 61) Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Political party | Hamas |
| Spouse |
Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar
(m. 2011) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Mohammed Sinwar (brother) |
| Education | Islamic University of Gaza (BA) |
| Nickname | Abu Ibrahim (kunya) |
Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar (Arabic: يحيى إبراهيم حسن السنوار, romanized: Yaḥyá Ibrāhīm Ḥasan al-Sinwār) was a Palestinian politician. He was born on October 29, 1962, and passed away on October 16, 2024. He was a very important leader of Hamas, a Palestinian political and military group.
Sinwar became the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip in February 2017. Later, in August 2024, he also became the chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau. He took over both these roles from Ismail Haniyeh.
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Early Life and Education
Yahya Sinwar was born in 1962 in the Khan Yunis refugee camp. This camp is located in the Gaza Strip, which was controlled by Egypt at the time. His family had to leave their home in Ashkelon during the 1948 Palestine War.
He went to the Islamic University of Gaza. There, he studied Arabic and earned a bachelor's degree.
Political Career and Leadership
Sinwar helped create the security part of Hamas. In 2017, he was chosen to be the leader of Hamas. The next year, he said he wanted to work for "peaceful, popular resistance" against the Israeli presence.
He was chosen as leader again in 2021. The United States government officially called him a "terrorist" in September 2015. He was seen as one of the most important figures in Hamas.
After Ismail Haniyeh passed away on July 31, 2024, Sinwar was appointed as the chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau on August 6.
How Did Yahya Sinwar Die?
Yahya Sinwar was killed during a fight with the Israeli military. This happened in the Gaza Strip on October 16, 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Yahya Sinwar para niños
- List of leaders of Hamas
- Ismail Haniyeh
- Mohammed Deif
