Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

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Sinwar, who topped Israel’s most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken, following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Sinwar, who topped Israel’s most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

Netanyahu claims the Hamas leader was “eliminated while fleeing in panic” from Israeli soldiers.

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