The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on June 8 the death of Hamas field commander Mohammed Sinwar after forensic verification identified his body beneath the rubble of a tunnel in Gaza.

The war began when Hamas-led fighters attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 hostage. They are still holding 53 captives, less than half of them believed to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals.

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than a hundred people were injured in the attack. The aid distributor said the reports were "false".