'Resistance never dies': Social media reacts to Sinwar killing
Following the announcement of Sinwar's killing, social media has exploded with a mix of sympathy, mourning, admiration and criticism.
The hashtag #Sinwar has gone viral on X, formerly Twitter, with over two million shares.
"He died an honorable death. A warrior's death, among his men, one with his people, in defense of his land against a genocidal intruder, occupier, and colonizer," one user wrote.
"In his death, he became a legend. A defiant throw, even in his last moments, symbolises resistance," commented an X user in a post that gained over 27,000 reshares at the time of publication.
Several users also stated that the footage appeared to contradict the Israeli army's and western officials' narratives that the movement's leader was hiding in tunnels with Israeli hostages nearby as human shields.
Hamas is proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK, US and European Union.