Israel vows to eliminate new Hamas chief; stokes fears of deepening Gaza war

Israel pledged to remove Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, accused of masterminding the October 7 assault. The Gaza war’s intensity grows with Sinwar’s appointment. Israel is prepared for potential Iranian retaliation following the assassination of Sinwar’s predecessor. Sinwar’s leadership and hardline approach suggests a less likely ceasefire, impacting residents in Israel and Gaza.