Introduction Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Political Bureau Chief in Gaza since 2017, led the planning and preparations for Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel, and is currently among Israel's most wanted.[1] Born in the city of Khan Younis in what is now the Gaza strip, Sinwar was charged in 1989 with planning the abduction and murder of two Israeli soldiers and with
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Jun. 6, 2021 12:17 PM
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is concerned about the possibility of another escalation between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in light of the renewing tensions in Jerusalem. U.S. officials expressed concern in conversations with Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who visited Washington last week.
Gantz consulted with senior defense officials on Saturday night; after the meeting, he requested that the so-called Flag March, in which right-wing groups parade through Jerusalem s Old City carrying Israeli flags, be rerouted on Thursday.
The march, which was scheduled for Jerusalem Day last month, was initially diverted due to security concerns as clashes between police and Palestinians in the city intensified, and dispersed after Hamas fired rockets at Jerusalem from Gaza as tensions peaked. This resulted in an 11-day flare-up between Israel and Gaza.
'The Flag March must not be held in any capacity that would require special security arrangements, or could disturb the peace or current policy practices,' a statement by the defense minister said
March 16, 2021
Special Dispatch No. 9235
Statements By Yahya Sinwar, Reelected As Head Of Hamas In Gaza, Demonstrate His Support For Armed Resistance Against Israel, Close Ties With Iran
March 16, 2021
On March 10, 2021 Yahya Sinwar was re-elected as the head of Hamas’s political bureau in Gaza. Over the years MEMRI has published statements by him expressing support for armed resistance against Israel and threatening further deadly attacks on it, as well as statements describing Hamas s ties with and loyalty to Iran.
The following are links to these MEMRI TV clips of Sinwar:
Threats And Support For Armed O
perations Against Israel