Talk:Killing of Yahya Sinwar

Article name

Should the term Assassination be used instead of Killing? Abo Yemen✉ 15:54, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

We also have the flowchart at Wikipedia:Naming conventions (violence and deaths), which goes into some detail and can be useful for these situations - there is no mention (and thusly no consensus, on that page anyways) for use of "Assassination" - the bar for that would be significant use of the term in reliable sources, as noted in this essay: Wikipedia:Assassination ASUKITE 16:06, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

I'll wait to see what most sources say once his death is confirmed before I open an RM Abo Yemen✉ 16:09, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

We should check the rationale which led to choosing the name Killing of Osama bin Laden and see which name would be more fitting here. Psychloppos (talk) 16:12, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

Use of the term assassination typically requires the target to have been tracked down and the people doing the killing to know the identity of who they're going after at the time of the killing. Everything so far indicates that some Israeli soldiers got in a gunfight with some unidentified Hamas fighters, killed three, and when checking the bodies realized one might be Sinwar.

If they had gone in knowing it was Sinwar then the word assassination would make sense, but only learning he was there from identifying his body after the fact would negate most common uses of the term. 170.203.213.40 (talk) 19:10, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

Agree. Moreover, if the term "assassination" is not used for the article about bin Laden's death even though the Americans were definitely going after him, then it shouldn't be used for this article either. Psychloppos (talk) 19:59, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Israeli_assassinations still calls the killing assassination. Is there any plans to change that page? 213.143.160.102 (talk) 02:55, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Assassination implies a targeted killing of a particular individual, this however was completely coincidental as the IDF had no previous information about sinwar's presence nor was the operation carried out specifically with the intention of eliminating him Waleed (talk) 01:20, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Assassination

Killing of Yahya Sinwar > Assassination of Yahya Sinwar 178.81.55.110 (talk) 16:04, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Abo Yemen✉ 16:09, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

See my comment above under Article name ASUKITE 16:10, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

sorry for duplicate 178.81.55.110 (talk) 16:18, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

Absolutely not. He was killed with his face covered during a military engagement. LesbianTiamat (troll/pester) 22:32, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Location of Sinwar’s death.

Coordinates are listed to be in central Rafah. He died in a building in Tel Al Sultan, in 31.3055, 34.2467

source: Geolocation Source: Stinky1300 (talk) 03:24, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Add Israeli casualties

One IDF troop severely injured Deus vult fratres! (talk) 11:28, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Abo Yemen✉ 11:36, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjs8oyjlje#autoplay

Here you go :/ Deus vult fratres! (talk) 17:56, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

This article is used as a reference on the same page. Deus vult fratres! (talk) 17:57, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

FYI its not my job to look for references to verify requested additions. Anyways some other user added it to the infobox

Abo Yemen✉ 14:18, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

I know I just added the :/ face because it took me half an hour to find where I read it Deus vult fratres! (talk) 15:56, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Hamas confirmation of his death

@Sportsnut24 please revert your edit as Hamas has confirmed his death; see https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/10/18/live-israel-says-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-killed-war-on-gaza-to-continue Abo Yemen✉ 12:50, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Images

why are there no images of him uploaded on Wikimedia Commons? did the Israeli government not release any under a free license like usually do? Abo Yemen✉ 13:23, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

They released some drone footage. See c:Category:Killing of Yahya Sinwar. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 00:30, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

yeah i am the one who created that category and the video was uploaded before my message i think

Abo Yemen✉ 05:41, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Sinwar's Autopsy (updates)

According to Dr. Chen Kugel, who operated on Sinwar's body, the death was caused by a bullet that Penetrated Sinwar's brain and caused a severe damage. The first recognition was indeed made by dentists (who said it's a 100% recognition), but for the final absolute recognition, a DNA test was needed - a test that was possible because Sinwar was a prisoner in Israel. So they cut a finger from the body and sent it the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, and the test was made. After the recognition they made a CT to the body, and Dr. Kugel and his staff made an autopsy until about midnight. Source: Sinwar's autopsy in the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation — "Kan". לידך, בלעדייך (talk) 14:03, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Inaccurate statement in introduction

"At some point, Sinwar was shot in the head but did not immediately die."

The above statement should probably read "was shot in the lower arm", unless a citation can be provided with evidence to the contrary. I'd speculate that this was a misreading or mishearing of "shot in the hand", because the injuries to Sinwar's head identified in the aftermath don't appear to have been compatible with life, and would thus have had to have occurred after the initial skirmish and subsequent drone video. An injury to what appears to be the forearm region does appear to be visible in the drone video. Iceman 259 (talk) 17:15, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

No, he was definitely shot in the head. The images are widely available. It's almost impossible to believe that he was up and about after that massive gaping head wound though. I'm removing that sentence, because it's uncited and sounds unlikely. Bueller 007 (talk) 20:23, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Not disagreeing with that, just the chronology implied by the paragraph. Cheers. Iceman 259 (talk) 21:44, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

WikiProject banner changes

I removed the "serial killer" attribute from the WikiProject Crime and Criminal Biography banner because this article is about the killing of a single person, not mass murder. However, I have left the main WikiProject Crime and Criminal Biography banner because this person was a wanted on criminal charges at the time of his death. - Cameron Dewe (talk) 04:35, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

To avoid doubt, refer to the scope of the serial killer task force and the guideline WP:PROJSCOPE. - Cameron Dewe (talk) 07:22, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

Events between drone sweep and recovery of body

The IDF soldiers "pulled back", sent in a drone, then... what? How did Sinwar end up dying of traumatic brain injury from a gunshot wound? Did he shoot himself? Did the soldiers rejoin the fight and start firing again? Did he suffer a gunshot wound to the head (presumably from a rifle) that didn't kill him, left his head intact and left him conscious and aware long enough to stare at a drone and hit it with a stick? Or did he collapse from his injuries, then IDF soldiers entered and shot him in the head to make sure he was dead? 100.40.29.68 (talk) 08:46, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Accurate Location

Accurate location for this deed of justice is 31°18'19.9"N 34°14'48.4"E

See https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/10/17/geolocating-site-where-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-was-killed/ Ebournoville (talk) 12:36, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Infobox

Shouldn't the infobox display the flag of Hamas as well as that of Israel under a "Belligerents" heading? This is the usual way to do things. See War of Jenkin's Ear for an example. Mjroots (talk) 16:21, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

I'm curious about that, too, honestly. Initial reports, if not else, had stated that this wasn't a planned operation, and therefore wouldn't it be more prudent to use the "Template:Infobox military conflict" instead? — Javert2113 (Siarad.|¤) 16:35, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

this article is not about a military conflict Abo Yemen✉ 16:42, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Why does it say "Executed by" instead of "Killed by" in the infobox?

Execution usually pertains to legal punishment. It especially doesn't make much sense because according to the reporting the Bislamach Brigade weren't specifically looking after Sinwar. "Killed by" is much more appropiate wording. Hexaltee (talk) 18:47, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Executed also means to carry out something, e.g. a plan or operation. In other words, "the operation that killed Sinwar was executed by the Bislamach Brigade." Chomik! (talk?) 19:06, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Which is not what happened because the plan was not to kill Sinwar and the "operation" was a routine patrol per the article. So the displayed name of this parameter is questionable. —Alalch E. 22:42, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Wouldn't it still be an operation? Many sources describe it as such, including the IDF itself. Chomik! (talk?) 23:47, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

The soldiers had orders to conduct a patrol of an area. An order given to a group of soldiers to act in a coordinated way and complete some task is arguably always an operation. But when we add an infobox with the title "Killing of Yahya Sinwar" and say that the killing was "executed by" the IDF, it can only be read as the orders given to the unit listed in the infobox having been to kill Sinwar, and the killing of Sinwar being the operation, but that was not the operation, as they did not know that they would encounter Sinwar, it was a chance encounter. So it's not optimal. But it's not a big deal. —Alalch E. 00:21, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

I have added the objective parameter to make the infobox more complete and remove any chance of confusion. —Alalch E. 00:42, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

The "executed by" parameter refers to the operation (not Sinwar). If it's confusing, it can be removed (since it's optional). M.Bitton (talk) 00:52, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Yes, I felt like removing it, but opted for the objective param, which explains it. —Alalch E. 01:33, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Request for Grammar Fix 2

In the "analysis" section, this sentence exists: "It was also considered a release of hostages to be unlikely, as Hamas being unable to win on the battlefield would have to use hostages to pressure Israel to a full withdrawal from Gaza, which would allow Hamas to begin rebuilding its military force." Please remove the word "was" as shown in sttikethrough formatting. Goodsnapman (talk) 20:39, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Dead body

Can pictures of Sinwar's dead body be uploaded to Commons? Theoretically they have been shot by the IDF, just as the other here 2804:14D:5C32:4673:94C4:6BE8:42E5:F023 (talk) 02:00, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Clear case of bias and another minor change

In the sentence "Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Sinwar's death marks the beginning of a new era without Hamas's rule over Gaza, urging Gazans to seize the opportunity to break free from its tyranny, and adding that those holding hostages will be spared if they surrender and release them.", there's a clear implication of bias supporting Israel and dehumanizing Hamas. How do people even get away with this?!

Moreover, there's a small note, Hamas's should be changed to Hamas'. Wirmaple73 (talk) 18:28, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

I hate to break it to you but none of what you call issues are actual issues; The Benjamin Netanyahu part is just Wikipedia reporting what he said. The ('s) part is grammatically correct as far as I am aware Abo Yemen✉ 18:44, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Shouldn't it be put between double quotes instead? Wirmaple73 (talk) 03:07, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

The Netanyahu part I mean Wirmaple73 (talk) 03:08, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

No, as it's not a direct quotation. The article makes it clear that what is being presented is Netanyahu's personal opinion, so there is no potential to mislead. 157.181.131.246 (talk) 06:51, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

"Hamas's" is correct. MOS:POSS. The only real exception is when an official name uses only an apostrophe. That doesn't apply here. WP Ludicer (talk) 20:54, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Important context for "there were no hostages nearby"

It is important to note that Sinwar kept the six hostages as his personal human shield before dispatching them to deter the IDF for coming too close. Times of Israel: Six slain hostages were likely Sinwar's shields, lived for months on energy bars --Scharb (talk) 21:57, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

MBC "controversy"

In the relevant section, the article currently describes a "controversy" where "certain groups" were outraged by MBC's labelling of Sinwar as a terrorist, after which their office in Iraq was stormed by militias and their license was revoked by the government.

This style of coverage is not supported at all by the AP source, and I don't have access to the other one. According to AP, militias stormed a media HQ to protest their publications. Hours later, the Iraqi government revoked their operating license. That's it. There was no "controversy" leading up to this point, and it never went beyond the militias and the Iraqi government. "Certain groups" are not mentioned.

Of further concern is that the section does not mention the likely primary reason for the militia's actions, which is not Sinwar, but instead that the report called a deputy commander of an Iraqi militia a terrorist. Most likely, this is way more pertinent as a piece of information regarding this incident.

Considering Sinwar's ultimate irrelevance, I believe this section should be removed. However, even if it's not removed, it absolutely should be reworded. Dieknon (talk) 06:03, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

While I don't agree with each and every word in your analysis (obviously the airing of the report was controversial), I do agree that it doesn't belong in this article since there is no connection between the report and the subject of this article other than proximity in time. However, the content fits very nicely into the article about MBC Group. The Mountain of Eden (talk) 14:03, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Killing to Assassination

Instead of killing, it should be assassination. Since this is a political matter, I demand to change its title. Thank you. Jannatulbaqi (talk) 13:27, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

assassination is the planned killing of a prominent person, which is not the case here Abo Yemen✉ 14:23, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Since the Israel-Palestine issue is a political matter, the murder of a leader of a major organization should be referred to as an 'assassination' rather than just a 'killing'. Thanks Jannatulbaqi (talk) 14:34, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

That is not how it works. Sinwar died while fighting, which makes him killed in action and not assassinated Abo Yemen✉ 14:54, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Ohh okay, got it! Thank you. Jannatulbaqi (talk) 17:13, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 21 October 2024

Replace the cropped image with Yahya_Sinwar._October_16,_2024._II.jpg since its higher quality. Depotadore (talk) 13:53, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Edit at Killing of Yahya Sinwar

Moved from User talk:Abo Yemen § Edit at Killing of Yahya Sinwar

 – Abo Yemen✉ 05:24, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Use of the word "spokesman" in the article, without naming the "spokespman", is the same wording used by the Al Jazeera, reference on which the content is based. I don't know if your edit was intended to convey a broader message beyond Wikipedia, but it certainly highlights that the reference practices shoddy journalism, yet is considered by the Wikipedia community as a reliable source. The Mountain of Eden (talk) 18:44, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

@The Mountain of Eden: what are you on about? Im pretty sure the houthi's "spokesman"'s name was mentioned in other sources hence i added the who tag. Plus the who tag doesn't question the reliablity of the reference. Anyways thanks for assuming good faith Abo Yemen✉ 03:32, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

How do we know that the Houthis have only one "spokesman"? Al Jazeera should have named the spokesman that they quoted, and your addition of the {{who}} template drives home that point. The Mountain of Eden (talk) 05:15, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

I never said any of that? You're discrediting Al-Jazeera on your own now Abo Yemen✉ 05:18, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

This started with the addition of a {{who}} tag. The name of the spokesman has been added. The issue has been resolved. —Alalch E. 16:12, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Good work, Alalch E.. The new reference you added allows for the addition of more content. See this edit. The Mountain of Eden (talk) 18:07, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 23 October 2024

Change

Killed in the Israel-Hamas war

to

killed in the Israel Genocide against Palestinians

source:

https://www.icj-cij.org/node/203454 CDLFC (talk) 17:52, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: Wikipedia articles maintain a neutral point of view and impartial tone. Thebiguglyalien (talk) 18:25, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

CDLFC: Oh and before you go please read wikipedia's policy of keeping a WP:Neutral Point of View. Yes, it is a genocide but we have to present the subject in a manner where supporters of either side would read this and wouldn't feel the need to attack wikipedia on twitter or whatever app you use. Abo Yemen✉ 18:41, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Abo Yemen, we don't accept or reject proposed edits based on whether or not readers would attack Wikipedia on social media but based on reliable sources and editor consensus. Your first sentence was correct but your second one is based on your opinion. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 01:26, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

my bad Abo Yemen✉ 05:41, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 24 October 2024

I found the name of the Houthi spokesman who made the statement about Sinwar's death, which is a suggested edit. The spokesman is Yahya Saree.

Source:  Mbrs128 (talk) 13:08, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

•  Not done Not verifiable, contrary to what is verifiable, and WP:SYNTH. The Ynet source mentions that one person said something, while our article quotes a different statement, without naming the person who made it. Going by the Ynet source, there is no evidence that the person associated with the quote in the Ynet article is the maker of the different statement quoted in our article. What can actually be verified is that that the Houthi spokesperson who made the statement quoted in our article is a different spokesperson from the one quoted by Ynet (Ahram Online). Two statements, each made by a different spokesperson. Pinging User:Mbrs128 to see this as a useful example of something that illustrates well why have the policies Wikipedia:No original research and WP:Verifiability.—Alalch E. 15:55, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

  Not so fast. While we cannot use this reference as suggested, the reference still has valuable content that can be added to the article. --The Mountain of Eden (talk) 13:58, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

References

Vague assertion

"Some in Israel characterized the imagery as showing defeat, while Sinwar's supporters interpreted his conduct as emblematic of defiance. "

Some: who? characterized it?' Sinwar's supporters: whom?

User:Pedant (talk) 20:59, 27 October 2024 (UTC)