Yahya Sinwar was a cruel terrorist whose death represents a major milestone in Israel’s just war against Hamas barbarism. Backed by Iran, Sinwar was the mastermind of October 7 and directed the murder, torture, rape and kidnapping of over a thousand innocent Israelis. For 377 days, Sinwar has despicably held more than 101 people, including 7 Americans, hostage as he pursued his maniacal goal of destroying the Jewish state. Sinwar and Hamas' deliberate use of human shields is responsible for horrific death and destruction in Gaza.

America must continue to stand with Israel as it works to drive Hamas from power in Gaza and confronts aggression from Iran and its terrorist proxies on seven fronts. This is a fight of civilization against barbarism.

Those with leverage over Hamas, including Qatar and Turkey, must now increase the pressure on the group to surrender, free all the hostages, and bring this war to a close.