The Hunt for Yahya Sinwar: Israel's Pursuit of Hamas Leader

Israeli forces are closing in on Yahya Sinwar, the former Israeli prisoner and leader of the Gaza-based militant group Hamas. Sinwar, who Israeli officials have called the mastermind of Hamas' recent attack on Israel, served in an Israeli prison until his release in 2011. Since then, he has been involved in multiple rounds of fighting against Israel. Sinwar has gained prominence as a critic of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority, and has expressed caution over warring with Israel in the past. However, the recent attack by Hamas has led to a renewed focus on capturing Sinwar.