October 17, 2024

The Israeli military confirms killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza battle – October 17, 2024

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The Israeli military has confirmed that its forces killed Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza. Troops reportedly encountered him during a battle on Wednesday, later identifying his body in the rubble as the man Israel had been pursuing for over a year.

President Joe Biden will make a quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies.

Presidential campaigns hold rallies in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania as early voting begins in some states.

San Francisco board of supervisors approves proposed ‘cash not drugs’ sobriety pilot program.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urged voters to oppose recall during green industry event.

Berkeley voters to decide on taxing large buildings for natural gas use in November.

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)

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October 17, 2024

The Israeli military confirms killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza battle – October 17, 2024

Listen Later

59 minutes

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

The Israeli military has confirmed that its forces killed Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza. Troops reportedly encountered him during a battle on Wednesday, later identifying his body in the rubble as the man Israel had been pursuing for over a year.

President Joe Biden will make a quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies.

Presidential campaigns hold rallies in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania as early voting begins in some states.

San Francisco board of supervisors approves proposed ‘cash not drugs’ sobriety pilot program.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urged voters to oppose recall during green industry event.

Berkeley voters to decide on taxing large buildings for natural gas use in November.

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)

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