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'Embassy Down' looks at Israelis in Cairo, 'Enemies' looks at Yahya Sinwar • Feb. 4, 2025, 2:14 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Hamas uses former home of Yahya Sinwar as stage for hostage releases • Jan. 29, 2025, 9:37 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As Ya︎ḥyā Ibrāhīm Ḥasan al-Sinwar
Born October 29, 1962 • Gaza Strip
Died October 16, 2024 (aged 61) • Rafah • Gaza Strip

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