India, Aug. 31 -- Months after Israel's claim, the Palestinian militant group Hamas has confirmed the death of its Gaza military chief, Mohammad Sinwar. Hamas' confirmation comes after Israel claimed Sinwar had been killed during a strike in May.

As per reports, Hamas did not provide details on Sinwar's death but published pictures of him along with other deceased leaders and referred to him as a "martyr".

Following his death, Izz al-Din Haddad, who currently oversees northern Gaza operations, is expected to lead Hamas' armed wing.

Mohammad Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas chief in Gaza who was one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attacks on southern Israel.

Along with the Gaza military chief, Si...