<p>US CENTCOM commander Michael Kurilla congratulated the IDF on killing Yahya Sinwar and added "Our commitment to countering terrorists throughout the Middle East, with allies and partners, continues to be a top priority. Those who choose the path of terrorism should expect the same fate as Sinwar."</p>

<p>Sirens that sounded in the areas of the Haifa Bay, Upper Galilee and Western Galilee.</p><p>IDF reports that approximately 15 projectile launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and a number of fallen projectiles were identified.</p><p>Overnight, a UAV was intercepted inside Israeli maritime territory along Israel’s coast. No injuries were reported. Sirens did not sound in accordance with protocol.</p>

The IDF has published new footage from what started out as a routine engagement and ended in the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding member of Hamas, says to Chris Cuomo that the U.S. should now pressure Egypt to send troops into Gaza.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar weighed around 70 kilograms at the time of his death; his corpse is expected to be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for hostages' release.

Israelis across the country celebrated the downfall of Hamas leader Yayha which joined the joy of the Sukkot holiday.

Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

<p>Congressman Richie Torres responded to the killing of Hamas leader Sinwar on social media:</p><p>"The far left has often spoken about the need to “abolish billionaires.” No nation has abolished more billionaires in the past month than Israel. Ismail Haniyeh, worth 4 billion dollars, has been abolished. Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas’ multi-billion dollar empire, has been abolished. The far left should be cheering Israel on as it abolishes the billionaires of Hamas".</p>