Israel Releases New Footage of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Hours Before October 7 Attack

Tel Aviv:   Israeli Defense Forces Spokesperson revealed new footage on Saturday evening documenting death of Hamas leer and mastermind of October 7 attacks Yahya Sinwar. 

Sinwar and two or terrorists were killed in a chance encounter with Israeli soldiers in Rafah on Thursday. His body was taken to Israel and positively identified based on DNA samples and dental records Israel h from Sinwar's imprisonment. "In days leing up to horrific attacks, Sinwar was filmed preparing for his own survival, moving with his family into an underground bunker on night of October 6. footage shows him carrying supplies, including food and personal items, in preparation for a long-term stay," IDF Spokesman Rear m. Daniel Hagari said.

In revealed video dated late night of October 6t Sinwar is seen walking back and forth in an underground tunnel with his wife and children, carrying bags of supplies to bunker that IDF later discovered. 

"It proves once again that leers of Hamas terrorist organization, regardless of who y are, do not care about price paid by residents of Gaza. y use m only as human shields and are preoccupied with ir own survival. An example of this is amounts of money he kept wherever he hid," Hagari said.

"His movement was between Khan Yunis and Rafah throughout entire war, and our assessment was that he was in Gaza whole time. y asked us if he h fled to Egypt, and we reiterated that he was in Gaza, in area between Khan Yunis and Rafah. footage is documentation from film with his family," Hagari ded. 

Hagari revealed that IDF has h documentation of Sinwar's family for several months and emphasized that IDF has been consistently monitoring him and seeking ditional evidence using intelligence sources. According to spokesperson, military intelligence was always aware that Sinwar was moving between Khan Yunis and Rafah, despite rumors suggesting that he h fled to Egypt. 

“After his elimination, re are those trying to restore his honor. Sinwar hid and fled while war often took place near and above him. While IDF commanders fought on front lines, Hamas operatives acted, with ir leer and or commanders also hiding and doing everything possible to escape.” 

Hagari concluded with a remark about Sinwar's elimination. 

“ IDF and Shin Bet have been tracking Sinwar across Gaza during war, finally locating and eliminating him in a targeted strike in a civilian house last Wednesday. operation showcased Sinwar's cynical use of civilian infrastructure, as well as his ruthless disregard for both Israelis and residents of Gaza.” 

At least 1,200 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near Gaza border on October 7. Of 97 remaining hostages, more than 30 have been declared de. Hamas has also been holding captive two Israeli civilians since 2014 and 2015, and bodies of two soldiers killed in 2014. 

(With inputs from TPS)