epa11664850 (FILE) - Senior Hamas leader in Gaza Strip, Yahya Al-Sinwar attends a Hamas rally marking Al-Quds Day, or 'Jerusalem Day', in Gaza City on, 14 April 2023 (reissued 17 October 2024). The Israeli Army, Tsahal, on 17 October 2024 confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was "eliminated" on 16 October 'after a year-long pursuit'. Sinwar was elected Hamas leader in August 2024, a few days after his predecessor had been killed in Iran.  EPA/MOHAMMED SABER