In August, Netanyahu called Sinwar ‘the only obstacle to a hostage deal’
US President Joe Biden said Sinwar’s death marked “a good day” for Israel, America, and the world
Critics have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political gain
Almost all of the drones and missiles were intercepted before they reached Israel, with help from the United States, Jordan and other allies
Foreign governments and humanitarian groups have persistently urged Israel not to carry out an operation in Rafah for fear of mass civilian casualties
Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas offensive, without causing any casualties
The killings come as protest leaders are due to hold talks with the ruling generals on Tuesday on the remaining aspects of installing civilian rule
On Sunday, police fired several rounds of tear gas on crowds approaching the presidential palace after organisers called for a march
The protest movement is demanding a civilian-led transition after 30 years of ironfisted rule by former president Omar al-Bashir
Thousands of people remain camped outside the military headquarters in Khartoum nearly four weeks after the armed forces toppled Omar al-Bashir