Israeli police and military are actively working to confirm the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who is believed to have been killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza. Dental images have been sent to a forensic lab and DNA testing is in process to confirm the identity. UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated he would not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar if confirmed. Washington announced that some Lebanese nationals in the US can remain temporarily due to unsafe conditions in Lebanon. US President Biden was briefed on the situation while en route to Germany.
Reports indicate that at least 28 Palestinians including children were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, with accusations of militants using civilians as human shields. Hamas denied these claims, while the Gaza government reported 160 people injured in the attack. The Israeli military is conducting DNA tests on bodies to confirm if Sinwar was killed in Gaza. The German army shot down a drone off the Lebanese coast, and tensions between Israel and Lebanon have resulted in injuries to peacekeepers.
Israel has not confirmed the identity of those killed in the military operation in Gaza, and Hamas urged Palestinians to wait for official information. Reports suggest that Sinwar may have been killed by chance, without prior intelligence. Israeli security officials believe Sinwar is very likely dead, and DNA testing is being conducted on one of the bodies to confirm if it is him. The military is checking if Sinwar was among the three militants killed in Gaza, with no signs of hostages present during the operation.
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