Biden shakes hands with “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting in Jerusalem. (March 9, 2016) (Reuters)
Netanyahu’s office: Biden called to congratulate on Sinwar’s killing
US President Joe Biden called “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from aboard his Air Force One to congratulate him on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – said a statement by Netanyahu’s office.
“The US President praised the IDF and their excellent work,” said the statement.
It added that both leaders agree there is an opportunity now to move toward a prisoner exchange deal, and that they will work together to achieve one.
Earlier, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed.
The statement said that after a year-long pursuit, “Israeli” soldiers from the Southern Command killed Yahya Sinwar on Wednesday, October 16.
It further claimed that intelligence by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and the “Israeli” Security Agency (ISA) pointed to a suspected location of Hamas senior members.
“Soldiers of the 828th Brigade (Bislach) operating in the area identified and eliminated three terrorists,” it added.
“After completing the process of identifying the body, it can be confirmed that Yahya Sinwar was eliminated,” the statement concluded.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Chief of General Staff said that they “settled accounts” with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, following a statement by the IOF claiming his killing.
In a visit to the site where Yahya Sinwar was allegedly killed, Herzi Halevi told troops: “This is your professionalism and determination”.
