Watch: Scary IDF Drone Footage Shows Final Moments Of Yahya Sinwar

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a firefight in Rafah’s Tel Sultan neighborhood. Yesterday's operation, spearheaded by the 450th Battalion of the Bislamach Brigade, started when a soldier saw suspicious activity close to a structure.

NEW: Israel releases drone footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar before he was k*lled.

Sinwar was seen throwing a stick at the drone while sitting down moments before his de*th.pic.twitter.com/WVFMUMc55E

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 17, 2024

Eliminated: Yahya Sinwar.

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 17, 2024

The First Sighting and Initial AttackA soldier from the 450th Battalion of the Bislamach Brigade reported seeing a suspicious person next to a structure at around 10:00 a.m. In response, the battalion commander gave the order for soldiers to open fire on the structure. A few hours later, at about 3:00 p.m., IDF drones saw three people coming out of the building and trying to cross between residences. It looked as though two made way for the third, who was subsequently identified as Sinwar. Renewed Attack and Close-Quarter CombatThe gang was injured when the IDF retaliated. Sinwar went inside a different building by himself, while his companions took cover close by. IDF tanks and allied soldiers fired against the two buildings. Then Sinwar went to the second floor of the building, and a tank round hit where he was. A platoon of troops advanced to conduct a search. The soldiers were forced to retreat when Sinwar, who was well equipped, hurled two explosives. Drone Surveillance and ConfirmationA man with a wounded arm and a covered face was recognized by a drone that had entered the building to look for Sinwar. Sinwar threw a wooden stick in an attempt to take down the drone. The battle was over when a tank round was fired. Troops searching the premises early this morning verified that the individual who was killed looked like Sinwar. The Shin Bet verified people's identities using fingerprint and DNA analysis. Throughout the operation, no captives were discovered with Sinwar. Eyewitness Accounts and AftermathIn the Rafah region, the Givati Brigade was recently supplanted by the Bislamach Brigade. The 450th Battalion's battalion commander had earlier been hurt on October 7 during a quick deployment to the Gaza border. An operation participant who was a soldier at the time of the strike attested to Sinwar's identification in a recently made public audio tape. Sinwar made an effort to down it upon drone arrival. One last burst of gunfire verified his demise. A picture obtained at the site showed cash, Mentos, and identity cards next to . Further Verification UnderwayTo formally verify Sinwar's identification, more DNA and fingerprint testing are being carried out as of right now. The operation is a component of the IDF's continuous campaigns in Gaza targeting Hamas commanders and fighters.