Archive · 9 Jun 2025
IDF Confirms Death of Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces found the body of Hamas commander Muhammad Sinwar in a tunnel under the European Hospital in Gaza.
The IDF says he was killed in an airstrike on May 13.
The tunnel was used as a Hamas command center.
Troops recovered his body along with those of other Hamas members.
ID cards, weapons, and documents were also found.
The IDF stated the strike was planned to minimize damage to the hospital, a claim Hamas has yet to address.
Sinwar was a senior figure within Hamas.
The IDF confirmed the death of Hamas commander Muhammad Sinwar in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
Sinwar was killed in an airstrike on May 13, which also killed Mohammad Shabana and Mahdi Quara.
The tunnel, which the IDF says served as a Hamas command center, was under the European Hospital's emergency room.
Israeli forces recovered ID cards, documents, weapons and ammunition from the site.
The IDF said the strike was carefully planned to avoid damaging the hospital.
- Who
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas.
- What
- The body of Muhammad Sinwar, a Hamas commander, and a Hamas command center.
- When
- May 13th, 2024, during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Where
- Under the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.
- Why
- To eliminate Hamas leadership and expose Hamas infrastructure.
Israel's View
Hamas's View
Use of Hospitals
Israel's View
The IDF alleges Hamas uses hospitals to conceal fighters and orchestrate operations.
Hamas's View
Hamas has not commented on the IDF's claims regarding the use of hospitals for military purposes.
- Location
- Khan Younis, Gaza
- Hospital
- European Hospital
- Discovery
- Hamas Command Center and bodies
- Hamas Death
- IDF says Sinwar was killed in airstrike, and Shabana and others were also killed
- Tunnel Contents
- Command rooms, weapons, documents, ID cards
- Hamas Leaders
- Muhammad Sinwar, Mohammad Shabana, Mahdi Quara
- IDF accusation
- Responsible for deaths of countless civilians
Sources
Israel uncovers Hamas tunnel below European Hospital in Gaza, was used as a command centre for October 7 terror attack
Israel Uncovers Extensive Hamas Tunnel Network Under Gaza Hospital | Video
Israel 'Uncovers' Control Rooms, Weapons In Tunnel Under European Hospital In Gaza: WATCH
IDF Shares Video Of Hamas Command Centre Tunnel Under Gaza Hospital
"We Found Mohammed Sinwar Here": Israel Reveals Tunnel Under Gaza Hospital
‘He died the way he lived, underground’: IDF shares 'proof' Muhammad Sinwar killed in Gaza tunnel strike – Who was Hamas’ ‘Shadow Man’?
