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Israel intensifies efforts to track down Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Jerusalem Post ^ | 12/04/2023 | AMIR BOHBOT

Posted on 12/04/2023 4:55:00 AM PST by bert

The security establishment is bracing for imminent military achievements against Hamas, which are expected to weaken the grip of both Sinwar and Mohammed Deif on their ground forces.

A senior security official, in a confidential briefing, shared insights on the escalated efforts to locate Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas. The official revealed, "There is a significant intelligence effort underway to track down Sinwar," emphasizing his misjudgment of the IDF's strength and his shock at recent military actions in Shifa.

Security forces are now focusing on the southern Gaza Strip, with an expectation that operations in areas like Khan Yunis and Rafah will be more effective than previous combat in northern Gaza. These actions, targeting the control centers of Hamas, are aimed at fulfilling the war's objectives and dismantling the organization's governmental and military capabilities.

In a separate high-ranking security discussion, it was claimed that the elimination of Sinwar could significantly alter the dynamics of hostage releases. The source noted, "A large intelligence operation is focused on Sinwar's whereabouts," highlighting the importance of this mission.

The security establishment is bracing for imminent military achievements against Hamas, which are expected to weaken the grip of both Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, the head of the military wing, on their ground forces.

The senior security official described Sinwar as someone who "holds a messianic view but acts shrewdly." He condemned Sinwar's actions, saying, "He is a cruel man. A murderer. He has executed Palestinians suspected of collaborating with Israel through suffocation." The official criticized Sinwar's failure to advance the issue of prisoners and missing persons with Israel before October 7, stating, "He failed to make progress on this front."

Furthermore, the official pointed out Sinwar's strategic errors: "Sinwar estimated that the confrontation zones in Judea and Samaria, inside Israel, and Lebanon would unite against us. He was wrong." He also noted Sinwar's underestimation of Israeli resilience and the IDF's response, adding, "He is still shocked by the maneuver into Gaza and certainly by the destruction of tunnels in Shifa, Gaza, and other locations."


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: hamas; qatar; sinwar; yahyasinwar
-----in a confidential briefing----

Now we are getting down to the nitty gritty of it. I suspect that the whereabouts of Yahya Sinwar is the first or second topic on daily IDF war meeting agendas

When Israel says Hamas must be exterminated it really means that Yahya Sinwar is a dead man walking

1 posted on 12/04/2023 4:55:00 AM PST by bert
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To: bert

As Israel moves into Southern Gaza with the Biden Administration lamely asking to ‘please don’t go there’ to oppose them (rather than sanctions or threats of weapons cutoffs), the Democrat Base is left with a HORRIBLE decision to make:

Do they punish Biden for basically not lifting a finger to stop Israel and thus end their dream of a second Holocaust against Jews...or do they stick with Biden, considering that Trump is alternative? Only time will tell.


2 posted on 12/04/2023 5:10:19 AM PST by BobL (Trump gets my vote, even if I have to write him in; Millions of others will do the same)
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To: bert

They know where he is.


3 posted on 12/04/2023 5:17:56 AM PST by SteelPSUGOP
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To: bert
When Israel says Hamas must be exterminated it really means that Yahya Sinwar is a dead man walking

I thought Hamas' leadership is holed up in luxury hotels in Doha?
4 posted on 12/04/2023 5:18:22 AM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

When they are sure he is within a one mile diameter circle I have a suggestion on how to be certain to get him.


5 posted on 12/04/2023 5:25:27 AM PST by Mouton (US Home to one party rule)
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To: BobL

That’s why Kamel is touting “saving” the “innocent” so she can go to Michigan and protect at least 250,000 voters


6 posted on 12/04/2023 5:34:08 AM PST by Oystir
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

Sinwar is the senior man on the ground in Gaza.

The shot callers are in Doha.


7 posted on 12/04/2023 5:44:53 AM PST by Jaysin (Trump can’t be beat, unless the democrats cheat)
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To: bert

“When Israel says Hamas must be exterminated it really means that Yahya Sinwar is a dead man walking.”

Israel needs to kill the Hamas leaders in Turkey and Qatar, too. Preferably in very public and grotesque ways.

L


8 posted on 12/04/2023 5:54:22 AM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. )
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To: bert

Sinwar? They write themselves.


9 posted on 12/04/2023 6:05:58 AM PST by null and void (If you support monsters you will die in the cross fire.)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek
I thought Hamas' leadership is holed up in luxury hotels in Doha?

So?

10 posted on 12/04/2023 6:07:14 AM PST by null and void (If you support monsters you will die in the cross fire.)
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To: Mouton
When they are sure he is within a one mile diameter circle I have a suggestion on how to be certain to get him.

Me too, mine's not nuclear.

FAFO - Fuel Air Flash Ordnance...

11 posted on 12/04/2023 6:09:50 AM PST by null and void (If you support monsters you will die in the cross fire.)
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To: bert

12 posted on 12/04/2023 6:14:29 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

They are, and a couple other countries. This is leadership on the ground in Gaza.


13 posted on 12/04/2023 6:19:59 AM PST by SJackson (In a war of ideas it is people who get killed.)
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To: SteelPSUGOP
They know where he is.

Then 'they' most certainly knew about the attack on Oct 7th.

14 posted on 12/04/2023 6:27:15 AM PST by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: Jaysin

It’s not over until they’re dead, too.


15 posted on 12/04/2023 6:30:26 AM PST by bwest
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