We have paid the price’: Gazans say Sinwar’s death will not change anything
Abu Mohammed stands with red, bleary eyes as women and young men navigate a muddy path while children dart between rows of makeshift tents in the Deir al-Balah displacement camp in central Gaza.
Mohammed and others residing in these temporary shelters have endured over a year of Israeli bombardments that have devastated Gaza’s streets, facing catastrophic violence, relentless killings, disfigurement, and crippling hunger.
While Israel celebrated the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar this week, with allies hoping it might pave the way for peace in Gaza, Mohammed and many others remain doubtful about any change in their daily lives.
“I do not believe that the war will end with his killing,” Mohammed told CNN, expressing sadness at the news of Sinwar’s death.
Sinwar, Israel’s most wanted man and believed to be one of the architects of the group’s October 7, 2023, attack, was killed by the Israeli military in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Wednesday.
Samah, 36, shared her perspective with CNN, stating that she viewed Sinwar’s actions as crimes for which Gaza has paid a heavy price.
“Sinwar was a target for Israel, and he was targeted and killed. He attacked Israel and committed crimes that we have suffered for… We have paid with horrific tragedies, the blood of our children, our money, and our homes.”
Israel says about 20 projectiles fired into its territory from Lebanon
The Israeli military reported that approximately 20 projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory overnight into Saturday, with no injuries or damage reported.
“Some of the projectiles were intercepted, while the others landed in open areas,” the Israel Defense Forces stated, noting that the projectiles targeted the Upper Galilee region.
Several hours later, a drone was detected in the northern Golan Heights. According to the military, the unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into Israel from Syria, also causing no damage.
