Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Mohammed Sinwar, a Hamas commander and brother of the slain Yahya Sinwar, is likely dead following Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, although official confirmation is pending. Reports indicate that Sinwar’s body, along with those of ten aides, was found in an underground tunnel, though some military sources dispute this claim. Since the offensive began on October 7, 2023, over 53,300 Palestinians have been killed, prompting international legal actions against Israeli officials for alleged war crimes.