In the aftermath of a brutal attack on Israel by Hamas, the Israeli army is on a relentless hunt for the mastermind behind the assault, Yahya Sinwar. Believed to be hiding in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Sinwar has become Israel's number one target.

The Hunt for Hamas Mastermind Yahya Sinwar: Israel's Number One Target

The Attack and Its Aftermath

On October 7, Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel, resulting in the death of approximately 1400 people. In response, Israel has been conducting aggressive attacks on Gaza to dismantle Hamas. These counterattacks have led to the death of more than 12,000 Palestinians. The Israeli army is also targeting the tunnels of Hamas, suspecting that its top commanders, including Sinwar, are hiding there.

The Deceptive Tactics of Yahya Sinwar

Israeli agencies believe that Sinwar played a significant role in the October 7 attack. He is accused of misleading Israel by assuring that Hamas does not want war and is in favor of a ceasefire. In an interview with an Italian journalist, Sinwar stated, "I don't want war anymore. I want a ceasefire. I want the Gaza Strip to develop like Singapore and Dubai."

According to a Bloomberg report, Israeli agencies now believe that Sinwar's statements were a ploy to mislead. While he was publicly advocating for peace and development in the Gaza Strip, he was simultaneously planning an attack against Israel. This dual strategy has led the U.S. and the European Union, who consider Hamas a terrorist organization, to question his intentions.

Understanding the Israeli Mentality

Israeli officials now feel that they were deceived by Hamas. This deception shifted the government's focus away from Hamas, allowing them to carry out the terrorist attack. Israeli military analyst Chen Artzi stated that the focus of military intelligence had shifted towards Iran and Syria, and Palestine was not seen as a threat to their existence. Another analyst, Michael Milshtein, said, "Sinwar knew the Israeli mentality very well. He took advantage of this."


The Ongoing Search for Yahya Sinwar

Today, a large part of Gaza has been reduced to rubble, but the search for Yahya Sinwar continues. Israeli forces are searching for him from tunnel to tunnel. As the mastermind behind the October 7 attack and a key figure in Hamas, Sinwar remains the number one target of the Israeli army.

The hunt for Yahya Sinwar is a testament to Israel's determination to bring those responsible for the October 7 attack to justice. As the search continues, the world watches with bated breath, waiting for the next development in this high-stakes game of hide and seek.