Mohammad Sinwar Hamas leadership: A day after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, his younger brother, Mohammad Sinwar, has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the leadership of Hamas in its ongoing conflict with Israel. Israeli security officials believe that Mohammad Sinwar is the most likely figure to succeed Yahya. In contrast, Yahyas former deputy, Khalil al-Hayya, is expected to assume political responsibilities within the organization.Who is Mohammad SinwarBorn in 1975 in the Khan Younis refugee camp, Mohammad Sinwar is the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the slain Palestinian leader. Their family fled from a village near Ashkelon during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and resettled in the southern Gaza Strip. According to reports from The Jerusalem Post, his family connections have played a significant role in Mohammads rise within Hamas.Early involvement in HamasMohammad Sinwars association with Hamas dates back to the early stages of his life. An Israeli senior security official noted that Mohammad worked closely with top commanders in the organization, honing his skills in terrorism and military strategy. Although his initial rise was due to family ties, he quickly gained recognition for his operational prowess and leadership abilities.A central figure in Hamas military strategyIsraeli authorities who have monitored Mohammad Sinwar since childhood believe that his brothers imprisonment in Israel and his collaborations with senior Hamas leaders only solidified his central role within the organization. Mohammad Sinwar has been involved in kidnappings, targeted killings, and other violent activities aimed at advancing Hamas military agenda. He has been a key player in Hamas military operations and its development over the years.Survived multiple assassination attemptsMohammad Sinwar has survived several assassination attempts. A former Israeli security official revealed to The Jerusalem Post that Sinwars involvement in Hamas military strategies has made him a target for Israeli forces. His home has been destroyed multiple times over the past two decades, but efforts to eliminate him have consistently failed.
