The Pentagon clarified that US forces were not involved in Israel’s operation to kill Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
“This was an Israeli operation. US forces were not directly involved,” said Press Secretary Air Force Major General Pat Ryder.
More updates:
- US reiterates call for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza: The US government stressed that it wants Israel to fully withdraw from Gaza once the war ends, according to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. This came after Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz hinted that Israel may maintain a military presence in Gaza for years.
- Hezbollah escalates: Lebanese Hezbollah announced the beginning of a new, intensified phase of their confrontation with Israel, reporting that Israeli military losses since October 1 included 55 soldiers killed and over 500 wounded.
- US reacts to Sinwar’s death: President Joe Biden hailed the killing of Yahya Sinwar as a significant step toward achieving a Gaza ceasefire and securing a hostage deal. Vice President Kamala Harris echoed his sentiment, calling it an opportunity to “finally end the war in Gaza.”
- Israel’s view on Sinwar’s death: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Sinwar’s killing marked the “beginning of the end” of the Gaza war, though he noted it wasn’t yet over.
- EU’s perspective: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the death of Sinwar significantly weakens Hamas.
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