The report, aired as part of Al Jazeera's The Tip of the Iceberg series, featured chilling images of slain Hamas figures, including Sinwar and Mohammed Deif. It also included an interview with Gaza City Brigade Commander Az al-Din Haddad.
One of the more striking elements of the broadcast was footage of Deif in a command room before the October 7 attacks, where he ominously declared, “We can change history," though his face remained obscured. Additionally, Sinwar was shown in Rafah on the day of the attack, disguised and armed, further underscoring his role in orchestrating the massacre.
The broadcast also featured a document that Hamas claimed was an "Operational Plan for October 7." This document allegedly provided detailed logistics for the attack, including the specific time it was set to begin: 6:30 a.m. In the footage, Hamas operatives can be seen surveilling Israeli border zones and even infiltrating an IDF Namer armored vehicle. The program ended with a “top secret” still of Deif, hinting at the possibility that he may still be alive despite Israeli reports claiming his elimination.
Haddad’s interview in the program contained bold statements, including that Israel would “have no choice but to yield to our demands” during negotiations. These demands include halting the war, withdrawing from Gaza, releasing Palestinian prisoners, and rebuilding the enclave.
The broadcast has sparked outrage among Israelis, especially bereaved families. Eyal Eshel, whose daughter Roni was killed at Nahal Oz during the October 7 attacks, posted the leaked document and sharply criticized Israeli leadership for failing to act on what seemed to be clear intelligence. "This note circulated in more than half of Gaza. How is it that Hamas knew everything about us, yet our leadership knew nothing?” Eshel lamented, recalling his final conversation with his daughter, where she expressed concern that Hamas was well-informed about Israeli defenses.
Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attack that led to the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of 251 hostages, was killed by IDF troops in October 2024. In newly aired footage, Sinwar is seen walking through the battlefield, disguised with a blanket covering his body to avoid identification. One clip even shows him kneeling with another man, looking at a map. In a building where Sinwar had resided, graffiti of the Hebrew word “north” indicated that the IDF had previously operated in that area.
Since his death, the ruins of the apartment where Sinwar was killed have become a morbid attraction for those sympathetic to Hamas. The chair where Sinwar was allegedly sitting before his demise has become a symbol of Palestinian defiance, drawing attention from both journalists and residents alike.
As Israel works tirelessly to dismantle Hamas’s leadership and bring its hostages home, the publication of these documents and footage further underscores the brutal reality of the terror group’s actions. Israel remains resolute in its mission to eliminate Hamas’s threat and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
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