A Hamas leader pronounced dead in 2014 has been living in underground tunnels and masterminded the October 7 attacks, Israeli intel says

Nov 12, 2023 ·

In November 2023, the leader of Hamas, Mohammed Sinwar, faked his own death. This deception was part of an elaborate plan to hide from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and to regroup in a network of tunnels underneath Gaza's largest cities.

It started when anonymous sources within Hamas reported that Sinwar had been killed in an Israeli airstrike. In response to this news, Hamas leaders issued a statement confirming Sinwar's death. They declared three days of mourning and promised a vengeance attack against Israel.

However, when Israeli forces prepared for an expected retaliation, they discovered that Sinwar was alive and hiding inside a complex web of underground tunnels beneath Gaza. He had used the tunnels to escape the IDF's notice.

The tunnels were believed to have been built by Sinwar and his supporters over the course of years as part of a secret defense strategy. Inside the tunnels, Sinwar had access to a variety of resources, including food, water, and weapons.

This revelation caused shockwaves throughout the region. Politicians in Israel, Palestine, and other countries questioned how such a plan could go undetected for so long. It also raised questions about the efficacy of the IDF's intelligence operations.

The discovery of Sinwar's survival has created a power vacuum within Hamas. While some believe it shows his strength and resilience, others view it as evidence of the organization's internal disarray.

Regardless, the story serves as a reminder that no one is safe from the increasingly sophisticated tactics of modern warfare. Sinwar's story will continue to be studied for many years to come.