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IDF investigating whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar among 3 killed in Gaza airstrike
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it is investigating the possibility that Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas leader, was killed during a targeted operation in the Gaza Strip.
The operation reportedly aimed at eliminating three militants in a specific building.
However, the military clarified that, at this point, the identities of the individuals killed could not be definitively confirmed.
Israeli media outlets recently shared images of a dead body, claiming it to be that of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Israeli security officials have since stated that there is a “high probability” that Sinwar has been killed, with several indicators supporting this assessment. While formal confirmation is still pending, authorities remain confident based on the available evidence gathered in the aftermath of the recent military operations.
Israeli officials told they are still waiting for DNA and fingerprint confirmation to make sure it is Sinwar. The Israeli officials say Israel has both his DNA and fingerprints from his time in prison.
According to the statement, there were no indications that hostages were present in the building at the time of the strike.
Sinwar, a central figure in Hamas and the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that escalated into the Gaza war, was appointed leader of the group after the assassination of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in August.
Sinwar’s involvement in orchestrating Hamas operations has made him a high-priority target for Israeli forces.
The Windsor Police Service has arrested and charged a 46-year-old man in connection with an ongoing extortion case tied to a shots-fired incident earlier this month.
The investigation began on November 2, 2025, when officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire directed at a residence in the 2500 block of Academy Drive. Upon arrival, police confirmed that several rounds had been discharged at the home. No injuries were reported.
Surveillance footage obtained from the scene revealed a suspect arriving in a black SUV, firing several shots toward the residence, and leaving immediately afterward.
During interviews with detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, the homeowner disclosed that he had borrowed $50,000 from an individual to assist with a down payment on the property.
After the homeowner ceased repayment, the lender allegedly issued threats, including statements that he would “send people to his house.”
Following the investigation, police identified Adil Albert, 46, as a suspect in the extortion-related portion of the case.
On November 13, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers from the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit located Albert outside a residence in the 1900 block of Everts Avenue and placed him under arrest without incident.
Albert has been formally charged with the following offenses:
- Extortion
- Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence: reckless discharge of a firearm at or into a residence
- Obstruction of justice
While a suspect has now been charged in relation to the extortion activity, the November 2 shooting remains under active investigation, and no arrests have been made regarding the firearm discharge.
Detectives continue to seek additional information, including witness statements and video evidence, to identify the individual or individuals responsible for firing the shots.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online.