Summary:
- Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, was killed by the Israeli Defence Forces after an attack in Israel.
- Sinwar grew up under occupation and was a key figure in Hamas, serving time in Israeli jails.
- He rose to power within Hamas and established close links with foreign backers like Hezbollah and Iran.
- Sinwar launched a deadly attack inside Israel but ultimately paid a heavy price for his actions.