What do Gazans really think about Yahya Sinwar?

Video released by the Israeli army showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar just moments before his death, dressed in a keffiyeh and fatigues, flinging a stick in defiance at a quadracopter drone, and fighting to his last breath, galvanized international support for Palestinian armed resistance to Israel - and drove a surge of respect for Sinwar.

As the Harris-Biden administration trumpeted Sinwar’s killing as an opportunity for peace, Western outlets like the New York Times quoted anonymous Palestinians celebrating his death.

To get a better sense of what Palestinians in Gaza really thought about Sinwar, The Grayzone sent a reporter into the streets of Khan Younis, near where the late leader was raised, to ask what locals with no affiliation with Hamas to comment on his death and the legacy he left behind.

Produced by Max Blumenthal
Camera by Mohamed Elsaife
Translated by Hekmat Aboukhater

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[melindahuntley]

very interesting how corporate media says the Palestinians don't like think not. Thanks to the Greyzone we get more accurate information

[myenglishgig]

Thank you, Max, Mohamed, Hekmat for this brilliant reporting, for this moment of truth. Long live the resistance and may us in the West resist and dismantle our own hypocrisy and narcissism. Free Palestine!

[ZeeshanRauf-ob]

Great and Brave Muslims of Gaza love you all from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[Hippowdon]

THANK YOU FOR INTERVIEWING REAL PALESTINIANS

[kazuyoshisakamoto]

Even if he is gone, a new leader will just emerge to take his place.

[kailashbedi]

THANK YOU MAX. THANK YOU GRAYZONE. 🙏🏼🌈

[Bavafa]

RIP, the struggle for a free Palestine will continue

[asl]

Thank you for this, GrayZone. I'm still praying for Loffredo and all of you to stay safe. It was great to hear Max on Rachel Blevins' channel speak more on this topic

[limonjuice]

Any Palestinian who blames Sinwar for causing their suffering is not a Palestinian but a coward. Sinwar is a true warrior who fought for the freedom of his people. But more than just freedom. He fought for a just cause to liberate his people from the tyranny of colonial annihilation by the fascist regime in Israel. He is both a tragic character and one of heroism. Born in Gaza from birth under the oppression of a fascist regime and in his final moments he still fights to the very last to be free from the oppression which is all he has ever known. A very tragic thought. May he go to his god and be free. RIP

[zantecarroll]

its hard to fathom how brave and resilient are the Palestinians ..my heart breaks for them everyday❤

[Tanjax]

Thank you TheGrayZone for your outstanding journalistic work!❤❤❤❤

[stillwatersnightsky]

Sinwar is a warrior, the west never had one. He lives through any mind who is inspired by him. Let God bless his soul and grant him peace.

[naymatunc-rcvs]

The Palestinian people showed once again how it is to fight and live with dignity

[katerinak]

Thank you Grayzone! Long live the Resistance! 🇵🇸♥️🇱🇧

[coldyer]

This comes as a great respite from the hate and falsehood spread by the Western media. Thanks again Max.

[zmarghardes]

he will remain a symbol for oppressed people of the world.

[shazrinsk]

Palestine people are the one with the strongest faith

[Mo-znzz]

There is not another political or military leader that gave their life in the battle field as Siwar did. May God give him the best heaven. Amen

[DieNetaDie]

In all cultures, warriors who die in battle go to heaven.

[JoeHock-dsym]

When history is told, these words will be testimony.