Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and mastermind behind the October 7 attack on Israel, was killed during a "heavy gun battle" in Gaza, according to and Israeli official. NBC News' Matt Bradley has details on the early reports and reaction to Sinwar's death.

Israeli official confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and mastermind behind the October 7 attack on Israel, was killed during a "heavy gun battle" in Gaza, according to and Israeli official. NBC News' Matt Bradley has details on the early reports and reaction to Sinwar's death.

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