YAHYA Sinwar did not eat for three days before he was killed on 16 October. This is according to an autopsy carried out by Israeli forensic doctors and broadcast by Israeli media.
Chen Kugel, director of Israel’s national forensic institute, revealed that one of Sinwar’s fingers was amputated to obtain a DNA sample for verification because he had been in prison and had medical records.
Kugel said that Sinwar survived for several hours before dying from a gunshot wound that caused severe brain damage.
After the autopsy, Sinwar’s body was reportedly moved to an undisclosed location, according to Israeli reports.
Details revealed from the autopsy have sparked widespread reaction. Many noted that it proved that Israel had waged a famine war in Gaza and that Hamas members had not stolen humanitarian aid or food.
“Sinwar’s autopsy revealed that he and his men had not eaten in the 72 hours before their death. This debunks the myth that the resistance stole aid. Sinwar still defeated ‘Israel’ even after his martyrdom,” said a social media user on social media.
“…I thought Hamas was supposed to ‘steal’ humanitarian aid?” said another.
Keep in touch with family
Israeli media reported that Sinwar’s wife and children had received written messages from him at least once a month or every six weeks.
The report also added that Sinwar was taken out of a targeted house several months ago through a tunnel dug by Hamas fighters and moved to a safe house about a kilometer away.
He was moved again to another place when he was reunited with his nephew, Ibrahim Mohammed Sinwar and a leader in the Izz Al-Din Qassam Brigades, Rafa’ Salama. However, when the Israeli operation expanded, the three were separated in an area several tens of meters from the Nasser Medical Complex.
Sources told Israeli media that his nephew accompanied him during the war in the Gaza Strip and that Sinwar had been living in Rafah for several months, moving between several areas.
The sources added that Sinwar’s last message was addressed to his family members. He told them about the death of his nephew, Ibrahim, who had accompanied him. The message reportedly arrived two days after Sinwar was killed.
Almost caught Sinwar
Israel nearly captured Sinwar at least five times before he was killed during routine military operations in Rafah. The Saudi-owned pan-Arab daily Asharq Al-Awsat reported that on Sunday (3/11) citing sources within and close to Hamas.
Three times Sinwar was above ground and twice underground. In one instance, Israeli forces were just meters from the house where Sinwar was hiding in Block G in Khan Younis, where he was preparing for a possible Israeli attack.
In Sinwar’s final moments, captured by drone footage released by the Israeli military, he threw a wooden stick at the UAV as it hovered above him before he was killed on October 16.
He wore military clothing, a keffiyeh, and carried a gun when he fought Israeli soldiers in his final moments. This is different from the information spread by Israel that he lived underground surrounded by human shields from Israeli captives.
Sinwar was appointed head of Hamas after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July and became Israel’s No. 1 enemy after his role in directing the group’s Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.
His life was shrouded in mystery for years, despite spending more than two decades in Israeli prisons. In prison, he learned Hebrew fluently. After his release, he held a high military post in Hamas. (New Arabic/Z-2)
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**Interview with a Forensic Expert on the Autopsy Findings of Yahya Sinwar**
*Interviewer*: Thank you for joining us today. We’ve recently learned some shocking details about the autopsy of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed on October 16. Can you summarize the key findings and their implications?
*Forensic Expert*: Thank you for having me. The autopsy conducted by Israeli forensic doctors revealed that Sinwar did not eat for three days prior to his death. This finding is significant because it contradicts previous narratives that suggested Hamas members were hoarding or stealing humanitarian aid in Gaza.
*Interviewer*: What does this information imply about the situation in Gaza regarding humanitarian aid and the alleged famine?
*Forensic Expert*: The results of the autopsy suggest that the conditions in Gaza have led to severe shortages of food and resources. The fact that Sinwar had not eaten for 72 hours highlights the dire situation and challenges faced by individuals in conflict zones. It challenges the notion that Hamas was actively stealing aid, as some reports have claimed.
*Interviewer*: The autopsy also mentioned a severe gunshot wound. Can you elaborate on that?
*Forensic Expert*: Yes, according to the forensic analysis, Sinwar sustained a gunshot wound that caused significant brain damage, leading to his death several hours later. This detail underlines the violent nature of the conflict and the lethal consequences of such operations.
*Interviewer*: Following this autopsy, how has the public reacted, especially in relation to perceptions of Hamas and the Israeli operations?
*Forensic Expert*: There has been a substantial reaction on social media and among observers. Some have pointed out that these findings underscore a “famine war” strategy employed by Israel, while others reflect on the impact of Sinwar’s death and what it means for the Hamas leadership. This has sparked discussions about the humanitarian implications of military operations in densely populated areas like Gaza.
*Interviewer*: Lastly, what can we expect in the coming days regarding the follow-up to this news, both in forensic investigation and public discourse?
*Forensic Expert*: We may see further investigations into the broader humanitarian situation in Gaza, as well as additional scrutiny on the conduct of military operations. Public discourse is likely to continue exploring the implications of these findings, which could influence international perceptions of the conflict and aid responses.
*Interviewer*: Thank you for your insights. It’s crucial to understand the implications of such findings as they relate to the ongoing conflict in the region.
*Forensic Expert*: Thank you for having me. It’s vital to keep the discourse grounded in factual analysis as events unfold.
