The death of the militant would be against Hamas, but can only have limited long -term consequences

The murder of Muhammad Sinwar, the influential Hamas leader, which Israel wanted to kill in a recent strike, would be a great tactical success for Israel, but its long-term importance is unclear. Despite the systematic murder of its leaders of Israel, the group has been survived for decades.

Mr. Sinwar, whose fate is still unknown, is considered one of the leading military commander of Hamas in Gaza. He is the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, an architect of the fatal attack by Hamas on Israel in October 2023, which Israeli troops killed last year. The officials of the Israeli and the Middle East have come to the conclusion that Mr. Sinwar is one of the greatest obstacles to a new armistice in Gaza.

But although Mr. Sinwar is only one of several high -ranking military leaders in Gaza and far from the only Hamas leader who opposes concessions against Israel. The group would undermine his killing, said analysts, but may not change the strategic views and business skills of Hamas Or softening Israel's uncompromising approach for the ceasefire negotiations.

“If it were confirmed, his death would definitely be another blow for Hamas – many of its high -ranking military and political leaders were killed, and Hamas cannot replace everyone,” said Mkhaimar Abusada, a political scientist from Gaza.

“But I am not sure whether his death will lead to a compromise to Israel, and it could even backfire if it turns out that his successor is even more radical than Sinwar,” he added. “Hamas is not a one-man show and its negotiations with Israel still depend on a collective decision.”