Israeli soldiers unexpectedly encounter and kill Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a routine patrol in the southern Gaza Strip. His death marks a severe blow to Hamas's leadership and has plunged the war in Gaza into a new and uncertain phase. American officials seize on the opportunity to renew negotiations for a truce and the release of hostages.

Israeli artist Barak Uranovosky creates a ner tamid artwork incorporating a piece of the Iron Dome to depict the 'feelings, not the horrors' of war during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The artwork will be auctioned to raise funds for United Hatzalah and to support damaged or destroyed synagogues in Israel's South.

Israel's ambassador to the UN criticizes Gutteres for his comments on the Gaza crisis and questions are raised about Sinwar's bodyguard being a UNRWA teacher.

This week in Jewish history, Geertruida Wijsmuller-Meijer is recognized for saving Jewish children, Treblinka extermination camp is closed, and the yahrzeits of Rabbi Nachman and Rabbi Eliyahu Kramer are observed.

Israeli military drone footage allegedly shows Yahya Sinwar moments before his death.

French President Macron accuses ministers of spreading false info and criticizes journalists for their reporting on alleged comments about Israel. Macron denies questioning the creation of Israel and emphasizes France's support for the country.

France's president, Emmanuel Macron, criticizes ministers and media over alleged Israel creation comments.

Lord Roberts of Belgravia sees similarities between Kemi Badenoch and Margaret Thatcher, noting that both faced similar criticisms and had a strong sense of conviction. He believes that Kemi's passion and directness could help the Conservative Party win back votes and that her election as leader would demonstrate the party's lack of bigotry.

The Pentagon has stated that there is no evidence to indicate that extraterrestrial life has visited Earth, in response to a question about UFOs and aliens.

The brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David shared the urgency of the hostages' situation in Gaza and the difficult choice Israel faces in freeing them.

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents an opportunity for a potential cease-fire and ending the yearlong war, according to the State Department.

Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid in Gaza. Sinwar was among three militants killed in the operation, which targeted a building suspected of housing senior Hamas figures.