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Hamas releases unpublished images of Yahya Sinwar before his killing

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Hamas's al-Qassem Brigades released previously unpublished photos of former leader Yahya Sinwar before his killing by the Israeli army in Gaza in October 2024, showing him in disguises used during war and other situations; the images were shared on social media by users and local media.

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Hamas's al-Qassem Brigades have released previously unseen images of Yahya Sinwar, the movement's former leader, before his killing by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip in October 2024, in the run-up to the October 7 anniversary.

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The Hamas al-Qassem Brigades released this evening, on the eve of the anniversary of October 7, previously unpublished images of former leader Yahya Sinwar before he was killed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip in October 2024.

In the photos Sinwar appears with the disguises he used to move from one area of the enclave to another during the war, covering his head and body with a blanket. In another image he is seen sitting on the ground with two other militiamen around a map of the Strip. In this period the armed factions of Gaza are publishing photos and videos with the exploits of their "martyrs". The new images were relaunched on social media by users and media in Gaza.

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Hamas will continue to publish material relating to its 'martyrs' in the coming days
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Open Questions

When exactly were the published photos taken?
How did the al Qassem Brigades gain access to these images?
What was Yahya Sinwar's exact role in the Hamas structure at the time of his death?