Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Gaza Targeting Senior Hamas Leader

Sun Jun 22 2025 01:37:36 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Gaza Targeting Senior Hamas Leader

Israeli military launches strikes in Khan Younis, allegedly aiming to eliminate top Hamas commander Mohammad Sinwar as tensions escalate.


In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israeli fighter jets have intensified aerial bombardments in the southern Gaza region, focusing on Khan Younis to eliminate a key Hamas leader amidst ongoing conflict.



Israeli fighter jets bombarded the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday evening, targeting Mohammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas commander, according to information from two Israeli military officials. Both officials requested anonymity, as they were not authorized to provide public statements.

Simultaneously, Israeli military forces reported attacking a Hamas command center situated beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. An Israeli military spokeswoman did not confirm whether Mr. Sinwar was specifically aimed at during that strike. Eyewitness videos from the scene, validated by The New York Times, showed large plumes of smoke rising from the area, although it remained uncertain whether the hospital sustained any damage from the assault.

Israel has issued warnings of a substantial military offensive against the Gaza Strip unless Hamas complies with demands to disarm and release the 20 living hostages currently held, in addition to the remains of approximately 40 others. Hamas leaders have stood firm against agreeing to these conditions, stating they will not release the hostages unless Israel ceases its military activities.

Mohammad Sinwar is considered one of the highest-ranking Hamas military officials remaining in Gaza following a prolonged conflict with Israel that has lasted over a year and a half. He is the sibling of Yahya Sinwar, the late Hamas leader killed by Israeli forces last year, who was instrumental in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks that ignited the ongoing war.

Aric Toler contributed to this report. Ronen Bergman is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, based in Tel Aviv, while Aaron Boxerman is a Times reporter covering developments in Israel and Gaza, based in Jerusalem.

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