The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of Hamas in Gaza has raised tensions between the Palestinian militant group and Israel. Sinwar, who masterminded the October 7 attacks in Israel, is being viewed as a “criminal” by Israeli officials, according to Jordana Miller, France 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem.
Sinwar took over as leader after the group’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Iran in a suspected Israeli strike on July 31. This change in leadership has led to increased concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Israel has long viewed Hamas as a terrorist organization and has condemned Sinwar’s involvement in the recent attacks. The Israeli government has called for increased security measures to prevent future attacks and protect its citizens from harm.
As tensions continue to escalate between Hamas and Israel, the international community is watching closely to see how the situation unfolds. With Sinwar at the helm, the future of Gaza and its relations with Israel remain uncertain.
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