Watch: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel hours before October 7 attack on Israel

Israel released new images showing Hamas Yahya Sinwar in a tunnel under his house hours before the deadly attack October 7 attack on Israel. The video, shared by the Israel Defense Forces (FDI), shows Sinwar moving equipment into the underground hideout, preparing for an extended stay as Hamas prepares to launch its assault.
The grainy footage, which surfaced on Saturday, shows Sinwar, his wife and children walking through the tunnel beneath their house in Khan Younis. IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari commented during a televised briefing, saying: “You can see how Sinwar and his family members fled to an underground compound just hours before the brutal massacre. » The footage shows Sinwar dressed in a plain t-shirt, accompanied by his family, moving supplies including food, water, mattresses and even a plasma screen.

According to Hagari, the tunnel system was equipped with toilets, showers and a kitchen, suggesting that Sinwar had prepared for a long-term stay. The underground bunker, hidden beneath his house, was designed to allow him and his family to evade capture while the attack on Israeli civilians was underway.
Sinwar was one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attack that started the current war. He had remained in hiding for more than a year, evading several Israeli attempts to capture or kill him. Drone footage, released after his death, shows Sinwar injured, throwing an object at the drone in his final moments.
Israeli military officials confirmed that Sinwar was shot in the head. The Israeli army released images of a tank attack that targeted the building where he was hiding.

Sinwar’s death has not slowed down the ongoing conflict. As Israeli strikes continue to hit targets across Gaza, the death toll has climbed, with more than 100 civilians killed in recent bombardments. Tensions have increased with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Hamas and Hezbollah vow to continue their fight against Israel.
The Israeli military has reiterated its commitment to dismantling Hamas, as evidenced by its leaflet released Saturday over southern Gaza, proclaiming: “Hamas will no longer rule Gaza.” Meanwhile, international negotiations for a possible ceasefire remain deadlocked, despite pressure from Western leaders.