The attack was comprehensive. Nearly 30 people were killed and 70 injured when Israeli fighter jets dropped a series of bombs, reports the civil defense in Hamas-controlled Gaza.
Israel has not confirmed that Mohammed Sinwar, younger brother of the deceased Yahya Sinwar, was the target. The Times of Israel's sources report that Israel is now trying to determine whether Sinwar was killed or not.
According to Israeli military, a "command center" under the hospital was attacked – a frequently repeated Israeli accusation in similar attacks.
Affecting Talks
Photos taken after the attack show a large crater in the ground. According to The Jerusalem Post's sources, a so-called bunker bomb, a deep-penetrating aerial bomb that digs deep into the ground before detonating, may have been used in the attack.
Sinwar's potential death could affect the negotiations for a ceasefire, says a high-ranking Israeli official to the newspaper. Since yesterday, an Israeli delegation in Qatar for talks.
If he is out of the picture, it should simplify the efforts to reach an agreement.
Preventing Evacuation
The location where Sinwar was believed to be was attacked twice, reports Israel's state-owned public service company Kan. The purpose was reportedly to prevent an evacuation of the victims – in other words, to prevent Sinwar from getting away.
According to Palestinian and Israeli media, Israel also launched an attack on Wednesday near the European Hospital, in an attempt to prevent people from approaching a suspected tunnel under the hospital where Sinwar may be located.
The US was not informed in advance of Tuesday's attack, writes Israeli Ynet, citing a source. The possibility of eliminating Sinwar reportedly arose "suddenly" and there was no time to update the Americans.
Mohammed Sinwar is believed to have become the terror-stamped Hamas military leader after his brother, the long-time Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israel in southern Gaza last October.
