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handle is hein.crs/goveraq0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Israel and Hamas: Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar October 18, 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on October 17 that Israel's military killed top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Hamas is a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization supported by Iran. Sinwar, who helped mastermind the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led assault on Israel, was reportedly killed in a firefight in Rafah on October 16. He had been Hamas's overall political leader since August 2024, and had led Hamas in Gaza since 2017. With much of Hamas's top leadership killed, which Harnas figures (either within or outside of Gaza) might succeed Sinwar could have repercussions for the hostages remaining in Gaza and the continuation or end of conflict. Netanyahu stated that our mission is not yet completed and that Israel would not kill those who release hostages and stop fighting. President Joe Biden said Sinwar's death presents an opportunity for a political settlement that provides a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan added that with the removal of Sinwar, who was widely known for his hardline views among Hamas leaders, one massive obstacle to a cease-fire is gone. Several Members of Congress publicly stated that they regard Sinwar's death as a positive step for the region. Developments related to Sinwar's death may have broader significance for the region and U.S. policy. Many ofthe other Iran-backed groups engaged in ongoing conflict with Israel-particularly Lebanese Hezbollah and the Houthis in Yemen-have linked prospects for de-escalation to the end of Israeli military operations in Gaza in some form. Such developments may also affect the tenor of direct Israel- Iran conflict, which both governments appeared willing to escalate prior to Netanyahu's October 17 announcement. Impact on Ongoing Regional Conflicts In Gaza. If Sinwar's elimination does not empower similarly intransigent successors, his death could help prepare the way for a temporary or more lasting end to Israel-Hamas conflict. President Biden has repeatedly called for a cease-fire deal that would bring hostages home, bolster Israel's security, ease suffering in Gaza, and help de-escalate broader regional conflict. Various factors could contribute to Hamas's hardening or softening of its positions on a possible cease- fire, including: the hostages' status; the group's post-Sinwar decision-making process; its strength on the Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN12446 CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

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