The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. was not directly involved in the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. The operation was carried out by Israeli forces with the support of a small number of U.S. special operations forces.
Sinwar’s death is seen as a significant development that could lead to a cease-fire in Gaza. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss the situation and monitor updates.
Biden and other world leaders, including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and France’s Emmanuel Macron, expressed optimism about the potential for a cease-fire and a new phase in the conflict. They emphasized the importance of releasing hostages, declaring a cease-fire, and starting the reconstruction of Gaza.