"Those operations, that effort, created the conditions that ultimately led to the elimination of Sinwar. We will always remember him and his legacy and his legacy is clear — to continue the mission, not to stop, to see through the pain — and the pain is immense for all of us — and to do so with clarity and determination," Gen. Finkelman said, according to the IDF's Telegram social messaging page.
Ahsan Daksa, Israeli commander who led mission that killed Hamas' Yahya Sinwar, dies in bomb blast
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Maj. Gen. Finkelman said IDF soldiers in Southern Command have been fighting nonstop since Oct. 7 with the goal of defeating Hamas and creating the conditions for the safe return of the hostages.
Benjamin Netanyahu hints at long-term security role in Gaza as fighting intensifies
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