Senior US Official: Sinwar's Days Are Numbered

A senior US official told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, December 14, that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s days “are numbered”.

While Israeli leaders have voiced such threats against the terror leader and have referred to him as “a dead man walking,” it appeared to be the first time that a senior US official has spoken publicly about Sinwar in such a manner.

“He has American blood on his hands and he is holding American hostages. I think it’s safe to say it doesn’t matter how long it takes… justice will be served,” the official said.

Thirty-eight Americans were killed during Hamas’s terror onslaught on October 7, and eight US citizens and permanent residents are among the roughly 135 hostages being held in Gaza.

The IDF on Thursday distributed flyers in Gaza, promising a financial reward of $400,000 for information leading to the location of Sinwar, and $300,000 for help in locating his brother Mahmoud. (INN / VFI News)

“Lord, we ask that all terrorists wreaking havoc in Israel be apprehended immediately by our military forces. We pray that the terrorist organizations that have orchestrated so many attacks against innocent civilians will soon be dismantled and that their leaders will no longer be able to harm anyone. We offer our sincerest condolences to everyone who has been affected by the Hamas massacre and we pray that peace will prevail in Israel.”