In death, he became an even greater symbol of resistance. Alive, he was Israel's nightmare; as a martyr, he now stands as a hero for the Palestinian people.
News reports indicate that the battle lasted six hours, ending only when the IDF fired tank shells at the house where he was located.
Israeli media claims that Yahya Sinwar, despite having one hand amputated and the other severely injured, was striking a drone with a stick in a final act of resistance.
The IDF likely regrets releasing that footage, as it created an unintended impression. Instead of portraying him as weak, scared and desperate, they left behind the image of a leader fighting courageously an invading foreign army to his last breath. Great material for new recruits.