Israel's Target: The Elusive Hamas Leader in Gaza
Yehya Sinwar, the secretive and feared leader of Hamas in Gaza, remains alive and in hiding despite being at the top of Israel's hit list. Sinwar, who orchestrated the deadly attack on Israel that sparked the recent Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed, controls Hamas' fighters and negotiations over the fate of hostages. His political fate may depend on whether Palestinians feel they gained anything from the immense losses suffered during the conflict. Sinwar's apparent political victory came with plans for a temporary cease-fire and a hostage-for-prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel, although the exchange has been postponed. Sinwar is known for his brutal approach to suspected collaborators and his iron grip on Gaza.