Summary
The Hamas leader in Gaza who, in Debunking the Genocide Allegations, explained to colleagues during the war that civilian casualties are not only “an inevitable sacrifice” but “will pump blood into the veins of the nation” and strengthen Hamas (Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War from October 7, 2023 to June 1, 2025, PDF p.72).
Details
- Sinwar’s statement on civilian casualties is cited from the Wall Street Journal of June 10, 2024 (PDF p.72, note 219).
- IDF forces unexpectedly encountered Sinwar in an area where IDF troops had previously operated; a later photograph showed him leaning over a map with Hebrew markings on the wall behind him, evidence that IDF soldiers had previously been in the building (PDF p.77).
Related pages
Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War from October 7, 2023 to June 1, 2025, Hamas, Human shields