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A senior Hamas official has confirmed that its leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat with Israeli forces in Gaza, adding that he died defending Palestine until the last moments of his life.

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diyar services1 year ago

I speak for every Nigerian, when I say Nigeria 🇳🇬 stands with the oppressed people of Palestine 🇵🇸.

Allah Nawaz1 year ago

May Allah grant him highest rank in jannah. Rest in Paradise great Sinwar 🇵🇸❤️

William1 year ago

He never stopped believing, and has received his reward…

Allah Nawaz1 year ago

He an icon of Freedom. He became more beloved after his martyrdom. His blood will never go wasted.💔

Okah Ewah Edede1 year ago

He died like the cowardly rat that he is.

tisglassman10🇮🇱🇳🇬🇮🇱🇳🇬1 year ago

Yahya Sinwar mastermind the Oct 7 attack on Israel. He caused all the death in Gaza since Oct 7. He is a terrorist

abuje1 year ago

Hero . Already millions are inspired by his death..what Zionist achieved is nothing

Ffobuol651 year ago

One more evil man is out of our lives!!!

Abo Taleb🇹🇿🇵🇸1 year ago

Inna Lilah wainna ilaih raaj uun 🇵🇸💔

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