The Latest Breaking News on US hails Israeli announcement of killing Sinwar, calls for Gaza ‘day after’

A drone entered the building he was hiding in after an initial attack. His face covered with a bandana, he had seemingly lost his right hand

A plethora of world leaders, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, have responded to the IDF's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump continues to lambast CBS News following a complaint levied against the broadcaster filed with the FCC.

After a year-long hunt, IDF soldiers encountered and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar without knowing it was him

Sinwar was killed during a ground operation in the city of Rafah, with US leaders hoping his death spells ‘opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza’

Experts urge Washington to follow US law and immediately suspend aid to Israel as humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.

Death of Yahya Sinwar is latest in a series of killings since the beginning of the latest war in Gaza

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Editorial: With the reported killing of the Hamas leader, Israel’s partners should renew the push for a ceasefire and hostage deal

The mastermind of the 7 October attack that triggered the current war in Gaza has been killed in a neighbourhood of Rafah