Iran Press/ West Asia: His parents were originally from Ashkelon, but they were displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, known as the Nakba, which forced them to migrate.
Sinwar attended school in Khan Yunis and later earned a bachelor's degree in Arabic from the Islamic University of Gaza.
In 1988, he attempted to kill two Israeli soldiers, resulting in his arrest and a life sentence in prison.
He spent over 22 years in Israeli custody, from 1988 until his release in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
During his imprisonment, Sinwar learned Hebrew and utilized his language skills to communicate with prison officials on behalf of fellow inmates.
Upon his release, he quickly established connections with the Ezzeddin Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and with Marwan Issa, a key commander within that battalion.
Sinwar is recognized as a crucial link between the political bureau and the Qassam Brigades.
In 2013, he was elected to the Hamas political bureau in Gaza, and four years later, he became its head.
He also founded Hamas's internal security service, known as "Majd," which addresses internal security issues.
Sinwar is the second high-profile Hamas leader to be assassinated by Israel since the Al-Aqsa Operation Storm began on October 7, 2023, following the assassination of Salah al-Arouri in southern Beirut on January 2.
He played a pivotal role in orchestrating the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, which Hamas initiated in response to Israel's long-standing campaign of oppression against Palestinians.
At 61 years old, Sinwar is among the top Hamas commanders and is wanted by the Israeli government, which has placed a $400,000 bounty on his head following the October 7 operation.
His election reflects the dynamic nature of Hamas and indicates a strategic understanding of the movement's future direction.
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