America ramps up hunt for Hamas boss Yahya Sinwar to try to stop all-out Middle East war
AMERICA has ramped up the hunt for Hamas boss Yahya Sinwar to try to stop all-out war.
The US military has shipped in radar to trace the kingpin’s tunnel lair.
Officials believe killing him could give Israel a way to claim victory and end the conflict in Gaza.
It could also cool boiling Middle East tensions as Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon could suck in global powers.
Combined with Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence data, the US tech will help map 300 miles of tunnels and is a major move to winkle out the 61-year-old.
A senior Israeli official said the American support had been priceless for the manhunt.
Sinwar is said to be running out of henchmen after the deaths of other Hamas bosses and is preparing to make his last stand in the group’s tunnels.
Other reports suggest he has dressed as a woman to disguise himself on trips above ground.
The CIA has set up a task force and the Pentagon has sent special operations troops to support Israel’s hunt.
An Israeli source said: “His death could hasten the end of war in Gaza and make a ceasefire and hostage deal possible.”
Tensions eased in Israel overnight after 100 warplanes blitzed thousands of Hezbollah missile-launchers in Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah appeared to signal they were prepared to step back for now.