Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar |
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| Nickname | Abu Ibrahim |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Khan Yunis Secondary School for Boys, Palestinian Territory |
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| College/University | Islamic University of Gaza |
| Qualification | Graduation in Arabic Studies |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Khan Yunis, Egyptian-occupied Gaza Strip |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 21/11/2011 |
Family
| Siblings | Brother - Mohammed Sinwar (a military leader in Hamas) |
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| Spouse | Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar |
| Children | He had 3 children. |
Career
| Political Party | Hamas | ||||||
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| Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Yahya Sinwar's family was displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and took refuge in Gaza. | |
| He became involved with Hamas while growing up in a refugee camp. | |
| After his first arrest in 1982, he connected with fellow Palestinian activists. | |
| Sinwar co-founded Majd, identifying Palestinians who collaborated with Israel, which later became Hamas's police. | |
| He earned a notorious reputation for his violent actions against suspected collaborators. | |
| While imprisoned, he attempted to escape multiple times and was suspected of orchestrating beheadings. | |
| His time in prison changed his perspective and allowed him to develop leadership skills. | |
| He studied Hebrew and translated materials related to Israeli history and counterterrorism. | |
| Yahya Sinwar took 15 courses through the Open University of Israel during his imprisonment. | |
| He played a crucial role in negotiating the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. | |
| Sinwar’s influence within Hamas fluctuated, marked by significant negotiations and tensions with leadership. |
