US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar marks a significant achievement that could help bring an end to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
In his statement, Austin highlighted that Sinwar’s death “provides an extraordinary opportunity to achieve a lasting ceasefire” and to end the war. He emphasized that this development could allow Israelis to safely return to their homes in southern Israel and facilitate the delivery of increased humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.
Austin also expressed hope that this moment could bring “relief and hope to the Palestinians who have endured so much under Hamas’s oppressive rule,” signaling a potential shift toward ending the violence and easing the humanitarian crisis in the region.
