Israeli forces had been searching for Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, in Gaza for over a year. Sinwar, who was believed to be hiding in tunnels under the Strip with bodyguards and hostages taken from Israel, was finally encountered by an Israeli patrol in southern Gaza. Sinwar was killed during a firefight with Israeli troops, who initially did not realize his identity. His body was later identified and brought to Israel for further examination. The Israeli military confirmed Sinwar’s death and hailed it as a significant achievement, although they emphasized that the conflict in Gaza was far from over. Netanyahu stated that the war would continue until all hostages held by Hamas were safely returned. Please rewrite the following text”
