The leader of Hamas's political wing in Gaza and one of Israel's most wanted men, Yahya Sinwar, is not in Rafah, two officials said as Israel moved ahead with its ground offensive in Gaza's southernmost city.
Two officials, citing intelligence inputs, told The Times of Israel that the Hamas leader was hiding in underground tunnels in the Khan Younis area, around five miles north of Rafah.
Another official from Israel said Sinwar was still in Gaza.
In March, it was reported that close relatives of Yahya Sinwar crossed over to Egypt through the Rafah crossing.
Several other top Hamas leaders have also managed to move their relatives and family out of Gaza into safe zones in Egypt.
Israel has called Yahya Sinwar the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, raid into southern Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed, and more than 200 others kidnapped.
Hamas Releases Six Israel Hostages. Hamas has released six Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal, leading to emotional reunions with their families. The hostages, who were handed over to the Red Cross before being transferred to Israeli authorities, were among those abducted during the conflict. Families broke down in tears as they embraced their loved ones, marking a moment of relief and joy. The release is part of broader negotiations between Hamas and Israel, with more exchanges expected in the coming days. Watch the heartwarming footage of the hostages reuniting with their families.
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Hamas releases six last hostages in first phase of ceasefire agreement
The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in the 7 October, 2023, attack that triggered Israelâs 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.
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Hamas Releases Avera Mengistu, Longest-held Israeli Captive. Hamas has released Avera Mengistu, the longest-held Israeli captive, as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Mengistu, an Israeli-Ethiopian citizen, had been held in Gaza since 2014 after crossing into the territory. His family celebrated his long-awaited release, and emotional footage shows him reuniting with loved ones near the Gaza border. The exchange is part of a hostage-prisoner swap, but the future of the ceasefire agreement remains uncertain. Watch the heartwarming moment of Mengistuâs return!
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Israel erupts in joy as hostages Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Shem Tov return home after months of brutal Hamas captivity. Friends and family danced in the streets, celebrating their safe release. Watch the emotional moments as the nation unites in relief and happiness.
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In a surprising and highly unusual moment, freed Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov was seen kissing the foreheads of Hamas fighters before his release in Gaza. The shocking video shows him smiling, laughing, and giving a thumbs-up to the cheering crowd as Al-Qassam Brigades and other Palestinian factions handed over three Israeli hostages in a public ceremony. Israel
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Hamas Releases Israeli Hostage Tal Shoham; Families Weep in Relief. Hamas has released Israeli hostage Tal Shoham as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire. Shoham, who had been held in captivity since the conflictâs early days, was handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah, southern Gaza, alongside fellow hostage Avera Mengistu. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as Shoham's family and loved ones in Israel burst into tears of relief while watching the transfer live. Crowds in Tel Avivâs Hostages Square erupted in celebration as news of the release spread. Meanwhile, four more hostagesâOmer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, and Hisham Al-Sayedâare expected to be freed later in the day.
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Hamas paraded Israeli hostages Tal Shoham and Averu Mengistu on stage in the southern Gazan city of Rafah before handing them over to the Red Cross. This release marks the final phase of the current truce agreement, which also includes the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. The fragile ceasefire remains under intense international scrutiny as both sides weigh their next moves.
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Gazans gathered in large numbers to show support for the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, as Israeli hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah. The exchange has intensified emotions in the region, raising questions about the ongoing conflict and future negotiations.
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Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the seven hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis.
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