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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza “could be a vital turning point,” as he renewed calls for the return of hostages, humanitarian aid and a ceasefire.
Australian politicians, including opposition leader Peter Dutton, have since responded during an operation in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday (local time).
There was no immediate comment from Hamas, but sources in the militant group said evidence from Gaza indicated Sinwar had been killed in an Israeli operation.
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“He was an enemy of the Israeli people and an enemy of peace-loving people around the world. His death marks a significant moment and could be a crucial turning point in this devastating conflict,” Albanese said Friday morning.
“Australia joins the international community in renewing our calls for the return of the hostages, urgent humanitarian support for civilians in Gaza and a ceasefire that will break the cycle of violence and set the region on the road.” towards a sustainable two-state solution. “
‘A great day for the Middle East and the world’
Dutton said Sinwar’s death should be marked “as a great day for the Middle East and the world.”
“The world is a safer place without evil terrorists like Yahya Sinwar,” he said in a post on X.
“He had as much contempt for Israelis, as evidenced by the October 7 atrocity, as he did for his own people, whom he used as a human shield and kept impoverished in pursuit of his own distorted worldview.
“Release the hostages now and mark his death as a great day for the Middle East and the world.”
Sinwar was considered oneAccording to Israeli figures, about 1,200 people were killed and about 250 people taken hostage.
It led to the offensive in Gaza, which has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, according to the local health authority. .
Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham said Sinwar’s death “has extinguished an ugly flame of brutal terrorism”.
“Hopefully his death provides some justice to the families of those killed or taken on October 7,” he said in a statement.
“Not only was Yahya Sinwar responsible for the brutal murders of Israelis, but also for the tragedy that has engulfed Palestinians while Hamas leaders and operatives like him hid among and among innocent civilians.”
He called for the release of all hostages, the surrender of “remaining terrorist capabilities” and the establishment of a ceasefire.
“We are going full steam ahead,” says Benjamin Netanyahu
Some Western leaders said Sinwar’s death provided an opportunity to end the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that it is not over yet and that Israel will continue until the hostages are returned.
“Today we took stock. Today evil has been dealt a blow, but our task is still not completed,” Netanyahu said in a recorded video statement.
“To the dear hostage families I say: this is an important moment in the war. We will continue with full force until all your loved ones, our loved ones, are home.”
The conflict in the Middle East has widened, with Israel launching a ground campaign in Lebanon in the past month. The country has also promised to take revenge an ally of Hamas and the Lebanese Hezbollah.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said: “This is a great military and moral achievement for Israel.”
In Israel, families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza said they hoped for a ceasefire to bring the prisoners home, but also feared their loved ones would be in greater danger.
In Gaza, residents said they believed the war would continue, but clung to their hopes for self-determination.
With additional reporting by Reuters news agency.
