As Israeli soldiers in Sderot confirm Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Israelis begin celebrations and demand the release of loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
IMAGE: A boy holds an Israeli flag while standing on top of a car in Sderot after confirmation of Yahya Sinwar's death. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
IMAGE: Celebrations in Sderot, after Yahya Sinwar's death is confirmed, here and below. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
IMAGE: Israeli soldiers give food to a traveler at a checkpoint in Sderot, after the Israeli defence forces confirmed it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
IMAGE: Families and supporters of hostages kidnapped during Hamas' deadly October 7, 2023 attack protest in Tel Aviv against the Netanyahu government. Photograph: Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters
IMAGE: Israeli police officers escort Yahya Sinwar's body in this still image taken from video released October 17, 2024. Photograph: Israel Police/Handout via Reuters
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