An Israeli autopsy confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar died from a gunshot wound to the head, with shrapnel from an attack injuring his arm. During the encounter on October 16, Sinwar attempted to use a makeshift tourniquet, which ultimately failed. The IDF conducted the operation without prior intelligence of his presence. Lt. Col. Itamar Eitam described Sinwar’s body as a “small, ugly, broken figure,” reflecting on the casualties caused by Sinwar. The IDF also eliminated Mahmoud Hamdan, Sinwar’s bodyguard.