Israel-Hamas war: Hamas confirms Yahya Sinwar’s deathHamas also reiterated that hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until they secure a cease-fire in Gaza. Read Further on Dynamite News:New Delhi: A day after Israeli forces said they eliminated Hamas's top leader Yahya Sinwar, Hamas on Friday confirmed that Sinwar was killed in Gaza. Khalil Al-Hayya, deputy Gaza Hamas chief and the group's chief negotiator, confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar. Yahya SinwarSinwar was Hamas' top leader inside the Gaza Strip for years, closely connected to its military wing. Israeli forces on SinwarEarlier on Thursday, Israeli forces said three militants were killed in the operation.