Israel retrieves Mohammed Sinwar's body

The Israel Defense Forces announced the retrieval of the body of Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar from an underground tunnel beneath the European hospital in State of Palestine — Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. This confirms his death, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced last month, with DNA evidence now verifying his identity. Another senior Hamas leader, Mohammad Shabana, commander of the Rafah Brigade, was also found dead at the scene. The Israel Defense Forces gave foreign reporters a tour of the tunnel, which they described as a major command and control compound for Hamas, alleging that Hamas cynically uses civilians and civilian infrastructure as human shields. During the search, weapon stockpiles, ammunition, cash, and documents were recovered. The Israel Defense Forces reiterated its commitment to dismantle Hamas. The conflict has led to widespread devastation in State of Palestine — Khan Yunis and a severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, with the United Nations warning of famine.