Is Yahya Sinwar Dead?

Following reports of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death on Sunday, the IDF brought back multiple bodies from Gaza for genetic testing to confirm his death, according to N12 on Monday.

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The bodies were taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Abu Kabir to check their DNA against Sinwar's; results so far have been negative.

Ed Morrissey

If they had Sinwar's body, they'd most likely have the hostages he's been using as human shields too. The rumor has arisen based on an apparent disconnect between negotiators in Doha and Cairo and Sinwar, although that isn't entirely confirmed either. If Sinwar was dead, the IDF would likely pick up on the loss of command cohesion his death would create under the circumstances. 

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