[UPDATE-Jan 13, 2025- Israel] Lebanon-Iran-Syria War, Hezbollah, Gaza and Hamas: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Mohammed Sinwar becomes new Hamas leader in Gaza Strip Head of the Ezzedeen Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, Mohammed Sinwar, has become a new Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said, citing sources. According to the newspaper, Sinwar is the younger brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in October 2024. He “is working to build the militant group back up,” because its combat ability has been severely crippled since the onset of Israel’s military operation in the Palestinian enclave in October 2023, the sources said. The sources told the media outlet that…