WP: Sinwar’s death marks resurgence of Israel's military dominance in Middle East

Israel marked a significant achievement with the confirmation of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, a move seen as a demonstration of its military dominance in the Middle East.

However, experts caution that declaring a definitive victory may be premature, as Israel previously killed three other Hamas leaders without dismantling the group's operations, Caliber.Az reports per The Washington Post.

“It is the greatest achievement of Israel since the beginning of the war,” stated Michael Milshtein, a former head of Palestinian civilian affairs for the Israeli military. “But we shouldn’t get into euphoria, and we shouldn’t forget the war is not over.”

In a related development, US President Joseph Biden expressed during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18 that it is time to "move on" and end the conflict in Gaza following Sinwar's death.

Notably, Yahya Sinwar, a prominent leader of Hamas, was widely regarded by many Palestinians and millions of Arabs and Muslims as an iconic figure who boldly opposed Israel. Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics, described his death as a “painful and heavy blow for Hamas.”

However, Gerges emphasized that the conflict transcends any single leader, asserting that Israel would not resolve its strategic challenges simply by eliminating Sinwar.

Similarly, Mkhaimar Abusada, a political science professor at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, stated that Sinwar's death would not signify the end of Hamas.

In conclusion, while Sinwar's passing may significantly impact Hamas and its leadership dynamics, it is unlikely to alter the broader conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the underlying issues and challenges persist.

By Aghakazim Guliyev