"Hamas in Search of Successor for Silent Gaza Chief as Israeli Defense Minister Claims Loss of Fighting Spirit"

Israel claims that Hamas is seeking to replace Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar due to a series of defeats and his ongoing radio silence, with the Israeli Defense Minister stating that Hamas has lost confidence in its Gaza leaders. Sinwar, suspected of masterminding a recent terrorist attack, has allegedly been out of contact with the terror group for weeks, and the IDF has vowed to hunt him down. The IDF has claimed to have isolated him in an underground bunker and surrounded his home, but Sinwar has eluded capture. Despite international outcry, the IDF is expected to advance into Gaza's most populous city, Rafah, as it continues to target Hamas forces.