IDF shows video of Sinwar fleeing night before October 7 attacks

The Israeli military released video footage on Saturday evening showing former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fleeing through a tunnel complex beneath his residence in Khan Younis on October 6, 2023, hours before Hamas terrorists invaded the southern Israel and brutally murdered 1,200 men, women and children.

The Israeli military released the video to counter claims made by some Hamas supporters on social media, saying Sinwar died a hero fighting the Israeli army in Gaza.

“This is footage of Sinwar just hours before the October 7 massacre, where Sinwar hid his family and equipment – including beds, pillows, food, water and a television – (. ..) inside Hamas’ network of underground tunnels,” said IDF spokesman Brig. General Daniel Hagari.

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“It was a luxury that the people of Gaza did not have, because Sinwar always prioritized himself, his money and the Hamas terrorists over the people of Gaza. »

In the video, Sinwar’s wife Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar holds what appears to be an exclusive handbag from French luxury brand Hermès. The bag, priced at $32,000, stands in stark contrast to the hardships many Palestinians faced in Gaza before the war began.

The IDF’s Arab spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, questioned the stark contrast between the wealth of Hamas’ leaders and the conditions faced by many poor Palestinians in Gaza.

“Did Sinwar’s wife enter the tunnel with him on October 6, carrying a Birkin bag estimated to be worth around $32,000?! I’ll leave the comment to you,” Adraee posted on Yahya Sinwar and his wife for money…”

Along with the video, the IDF also released footage of the underground tunnel where Sinwar and his family hid in the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood of Khan Younis, shortly before the IDF launched a ground incursion in December. The tunnel enclosure was well equipped with furniture, food, water and other supplies sufficient for a stay of several months.

Hagari said the video and images demonstrate Hamas’ lack of concern for its civilian population.

“What we have shown tonight proves once again that the leaders of the terrorist organization Hamas, whoever they may be, do not care about the price the people of Gaza pay. They only use them as human shields and are only concerned about their own survival,” Hagari said.

Hagari also rebuffed attempts to portray Sinwar as a hero.

“After his elimination, some seek to restore his honor,” Hagari said. “But Sinwar lived and behaved like a wanted terrorist on the run. And that’s how he ended his life.

“As we can see, Sinwar has always been concerned first and foremost with himself and his own survival.”

“An example of this is the cash he kept with him wherever he was. »

Sinwar was found with several passports, an UNRWA teacher ID card and around NIS 40,000 ($11,000) in cash.

Originally published on All Israel News