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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.
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Austria: Villach knife attacker identified as 23-year-old Syrian man

Villach, Austria – A 23-year-old man went on a stabbing spree in the southern Austrian city of Villach on Saturday afternoon, fatally wounding a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others before being detained by authorities, police confirmed.
According to Austrian police, the suspect—a Syrian national with legal residence in Austria—attacked five passersby in an unprovoked assault in the city’s downtown area.
The victims, all male and between the ages of 14 and 32, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
A 42-year-old man, who was driving past the scene, intervened by using his vehicle to block the suspect’s movement, helping to prevent further harm, police spokesperson Rainer Dionisio told Austria’s public broadcaster ORF.
Despite efforts by emergency responders, the 14-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries, while two others sustained serious wounds, and two suffered minor injuries.
Law enforcement has yet to establish a clear motive behind the attack and is actively investigating the suspect’s background and potential connections.
“We have to wait until we get secure information,” Dionisio stated.
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects and are continuing their search for any potential accomplices.
The stabbing spree has left the residents of Villach in shock, with local officials expressing deep concern over the incident.
Carinthia Governor Peter Kaiser extended his condolences to the family of the teenage victim, calling the attack “an outrageous atrocity that must be met with harsh consequences.”
He further emphasized that “those who live in Carinthia, in Austria, must respect the law and adhere to our rules and values.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release further details as they become available.