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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.
Tokyo, Japan – Voice actress and live streamer Mogami Ai was brutally stabbed to death while broadcasting live on the Japanese streaming platform ふわっち (Whowatch) in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Authorities have arrested a male suspect at the scene, who allegedly carried out the attack while the livestream continued to broadcast to viewers.
According to reports, Mogami was in the midst of a 企画 (planned broadcast) where she attempted to walk around the entire Yamanote Line, a popular train loop in Tokyo.
During the stream, viewers suddenly heard a chilling scream—”Kyaa! Help me!”—which continued for nearly a minute before abruptly stopping.
Shortly after, a bloodied individual appeared on-screen. The attacker, still holding a knife, then turned the smartphone camera toward himself, revealing his face to the livestream audience.
The comment section was immediately flooded with shocked reactions, with many viewers questioning if this was a random attack.
Instead of stopping the broadcast, the suspect continued filming the fallen Mogami as she lay motionless on the ground.
A passerby, witnessing the horrific scene, intervened and shouted, “What are you doing?!” Moments later, police arrived at the scene and confronted the suspect.
“Did you do this?” an officer asked.
“I did it,” the man responded calmly, still holding the weapon.
Police immediately took the suspect into custody, officially declaring him under arrest.
Officers then checked Mogami’s condition and confirmed, “No breathing.”
As a crowd gathered around the scene, their shocked voices could be heard in the background of the livestream, which remained active for a significant amount of time before eventually being cut off.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect’s identity or motive, though initial reports suggest he may have been an anti-fan of Mogami.
Investigations are currently ongoing.